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BK10 EKC

2010 Mini Cooper Graphite

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

101,200 mi
Last recorded101,200 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2010 Mini Cooper Graphite54,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK10 EKC
MakeMini
ModelCooper Graphite
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 101,200 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded upper coil (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

nearside and offside rear inner sills corroded

nearside and offside rear shockabsorbers corroded

Fail 18 Aug 2025 101,200 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded upper coil (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

nearside and offside rear inner sills corroded

nearside and offside rear shockabsorbers corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2024 99,091 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Aug 2024 99,091 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2023 96,027 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2022 89,896 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside rear inner pads (limited inspection) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 18 Aug 2022 89,692 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside rear inner pads (limited inspection) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2021 84,040 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre pressure monitoring lamp indicating an underunflated tyre

Pass 26 Aug 2020 78,641 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

undertrays obscuring inspection of some components

Fail 21 Aug 2020 78,604 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

undertrays obscuring inspection of some components

Pass 12 Aug 2019 69,992 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

undertrays obscuring inspection of some components

Fail 12 Aug 2019 69,992 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively offside and nearside (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

undertrays obscuring inspection of some components

Pass 17 Sep 2018 62,131 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 56,330 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 51,301 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2016 51,301 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2015 46,385 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 44,804 miles

N/S front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

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

O/S front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 12 Mar 2014 36,989 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 29,350 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper Graphite?

Based on 1,192 MOT tests across 110 vehicles.

83.5%
Pass Rate
4,373
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
110
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5
brake binding 4
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BK10 EKC is a 2010 Mini Cooper Graphite in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2010 Mini Cooper Graphite models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.9% with a typical mileage of 54,946 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mini Cooper Graphite fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 5 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BK10 EKC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Cooper Graphite typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 16 years old, this Mini Cooper Graphite is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BK10 EKC is a 2010 Mini Cooper Graphite, first registered on 19 March 2010.

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