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BK08 KGJ

2008 Mini Cooper

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

127,852 mi
Last recorded127,852 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Mini Cooper61,507 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK08 KGJ
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2025 127,852 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2025 127,843 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2023 122,928 miles

fuel cap seal deteriorated

Pass 25 Nov 2022 114,143 miles

Brake pad warning light is on the dash

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2021 108,877 miles

brake warning light is on the dash

Fail 20 Nov 2021 108,775 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

brake warning light is on the dash

Pass 26 Nov 2020 104,432 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre has slight cracking

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

Pass 26 Nov 2019 100,701 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Nov 2019 100,701 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2018 92,768 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage pipe on to motor (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2017 81,855 miles

Nearside Front tyre has curb damage on outer wall

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

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

Fail 20 Dec 2017 81,855 miles

Nearside Front tyre has curb damage on outer wall

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2016 77,001 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 65,874 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 52,690 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 44,801 miles

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 18 Sep 2013 44,801 miles

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 34,519 miles

Coolant reservoir on minimum

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

Pass 4 Jul 2011 27,084 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2010 19,482 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Jul 2010 19,482 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper?

Based on 1,705,479 MOT tests across 247,583 vehicles.

86.5%
Pass Rate
5,128
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
247,583
On UK Roads
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BK08 KGJ is a 2008 Mini Cooper in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2008 Mini Cooper models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 61,507 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 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 18 years old, this Mini Cooper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BK08 KGJ is a 2008 Mini Cooper, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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