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BK54 EMJ

2004 Mini Cooper S

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

113,889 mi
Last recorded113,889 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Mini Cooper S67,654 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK54 EMJ
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 113,889 miles

Battery box corroded

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

Pass 23 Apr 2025 111,527 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2024 111,027 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2024 111,027 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 106,565 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2023 106,565 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside 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 spot light not working

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 102,769 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 8 Nov 2022 102,769 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative broken (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Upper Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement leaking fluid (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2021 99,025 miles

Rear brake pipes corroding

Pass 10 Nov 2020 96,589 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 7 Nov 2020 96,589 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2019 93,956 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

oil leak on engine

Pass 1 Nov 2018 88,674 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil sump leaking oil from gasket (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2018 88,661 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil sump leaking oil from gasket (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 82,658 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 29 Oct 2016 75,965 miles

Oil leak on engine

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2015 68,385 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

oil leak

rear exhaust very rusty

Fail 3 Nov 2015 68,383 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

oil leak

rear exhaust very rusty

Pass 1 Nov 2014 63,901 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 58,874 miles

rear exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 1 Dec 2012 49,044 miles

Advise condition of rear exhaust box.

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Dec 2011 41,833 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 4 Dec 2010 35,037 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2009 30,353 miles

O/S REAR TYRE BALD IN INSIDE EDGE

Fail 19 Dec 2009 30,353 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

O/S REAR TYRE BALD IN INSIDE EDGE

O/S headlamp adjuster broken

Pass 7 Jul 2008 23,241 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Jul 2007 15,238 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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BK54 EMJ is a 2004 Mini Cooper S in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

Across all 2004 Mini Cooper S models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 67,654 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 22 years old, this Mini Cooper S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BK54 EMJ is a 2004 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 22 October 2004.

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