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BL05 STU

2018 Mini Cooper

Black Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2026
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

33,412 mi
Last recorded33,412 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2025
Typical for 2018 Mini Cooper28,602 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL05 STU
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2025 33,412 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 24,088 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2024 24,087 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2023 16,920 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2023 16,895 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 16,105 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2021 13,403 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and bald on outer edge (175/6515) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 20 Mar 2021 13,403 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 and bald on outer edge (175/6515) (5.2.3 (e))

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

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper?

Based on 1,705,479 MOT tests across 247,583 vehicles.

86.5%
Pass Rate
5,128
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
247,583
On UK Roads
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BL05 STU is a 2018 Mini Cooper in Black with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2018 Mini Cooper models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.1% with a typical mileage of 28,602 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 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 8 years old, this Mini Cooper is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was BL05 STU registered?

BL05 STU is a 2018 Mini Cooper, first registered on 28 March 2018.

Is BL05 STU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL05 STU shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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