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BK08 HWH

2008 Mini Cooper S

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

110,683 mi
Last recorded110,683 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mini Cooper S59,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK08 HWH
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 110,683 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2025 109,898 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2024 109,619 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Apr 2024 109,617 miles

Emissions unable to be completed coolant leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 102,162 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 99,682 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2022 99,682 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective seal deteriorated (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 95,688 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 10 Mar 2021 95,600 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 87,251 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2019 87,250 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) not working High Level brake light (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 80,281 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 75,328 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2017 75,304 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 71,237 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 22 Mar 2016 61,237 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 67,741 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Feb 2014 47,111 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2014 47,110 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 36,927 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 28,632 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 20,074 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper S?

Based on 632,556 MOT tests across 100,336 vehicles.

86.7%
Pass Rate
5,231
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
100,336
On UK Roads
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BK08 HWH is a 2008 Mini Cooper S in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 2008 Mini Cooper S models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.0% with a typical mileage of 59,398 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Mini Cooper S typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 18 years old, this Mini Cooper S is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BK08 HWH registered?

BK08 HWH is a 2008 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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