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BK59 LKN

2009 Mini Cooper S

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

78,518 mi
Last recorded78,518 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Mini Cooper S51,118 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK59 LKN
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 78,518 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2026 78,518 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Jan 2025 75,185 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2025 75,165 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

turbo pipe not connected to intercooler

Pass 2 Aug 2023 71,143 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 68,889 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2022 68,889 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 19 May 2021 68,208 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 67,620 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2019 62,425 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper Strut Top Mounting Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Strut Top Mounting Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Under Body Covers Fitted

Pass 28 Feb 2018 57,142 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 50,912 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 45,182 miles

underbody covers fitted

Pass 12 Oct 2015 43,739 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2015 43,739 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 34,789 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 25,342 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 16,609 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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BK59 LKN is a 2009 Mini Cooper S in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2009 Mini Cooper S models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.8% with a typical mileage of 51,118 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 S typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 17 years old, this Mini Cooper S is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BK59 LKN registered?

BK59 LKN is a 2009 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 26 October 2009.

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