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BK08 YGT

2008 Mini Cooper S

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

54,268 mi
Last recorded54,268 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Mini Cooper S59,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 54,268 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 52,203 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2023 49,768 miles

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

both rear tyres cracking on tread

Pass 20 Aug 2022 48,142 miles

exhaust back box slightly corrored

Fail 20 Aug 2022 48,142 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

exhaust back box slightly corrored

Pass 24 Aug 2021 46,284 miles

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 18 Aug 2021 46,291 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2020 45,044 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 44,315 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2018 42,999 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 40,962 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2016 38,526 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2016 38,526 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Mar 2015 36,618 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 34,555 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 32,992 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 29,575 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Jun 2011 23,193 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 23,192 miles

Centre Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 YGT is a 2008 Mini Cooper S in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YGT registered?

BK08 YGT is a 2008 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 27 June 2008.

Is BK08 YGT safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK08 YGT shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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