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BK13 ZRC

2013 Mini First

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

65,048 mi
Last recorded65,048 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Mini First46,216 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK13 ZRC
MakeMini
ModelFirst
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 65,048 miles

TPMS light on on.

Pass 29 Nov 2024 59,897 miles

Body, axle, chassis and component corrosion

Exhaust system corroded and flexible pipe deteriorated

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2024 59,897 miles

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Body, axle, chassis and component corrosion

Coolant level low - below minimum

Engine oil level low - at minimum

Exhaust system corroded and flexible pipe deteriorated

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 11 Dec 2023 55,666 miles

Exhaust system slightly corroded and flexible pipe deteriorated

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 4mm and worn on edges - 195/55R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 2mm and worn on edges - 195/55R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both - slightly cracking on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Dec 2023 55,665 miles

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

Exhaust system slightly corroded and flexible pipe deteriorated

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 4mm and worn on edges - 195/55R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 2mm and worn on edges - 195/55R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both - slightly cracking on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 52,014 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2021 45,500 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 39,296 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 36,643 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Oct 2019 36,643 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 32,327 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2018 32,327 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2017 26,345 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 20,731 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 19,027 miles

How Reliable is the Mini First?

Based on 24,465 MOT tests across 2,070 vehicles.

81.6%
Pass Rate
4,938
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
2,070
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 168
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BK13 ZRC is a 2013 Mini First in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2013 Mini First models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.8% with a typical mileage of 46,216 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 First fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 168 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BK13 ZRC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini First typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 13 years old, this Mini First is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BK13 ZRC registered?

BK13 ZRC is a 2013 Mini First, first registered on 30 May 2013.

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The MOT history for BK13 ZRC shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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