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BL09 SUE

2011 Mini Cooper

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2027
Tests36 (28 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

114,255 mi
Last recorded114,255 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2026
Typical for 2011 Mini Cooper55,733 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL09 SUE
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

28 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2026 114,255 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre has been changed

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

lower gearbox mount split

Fail 1 Sep 2026 113,964 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2026 53,960 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2025 106,971 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn inner edge and inner sidewall and perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2025 51,759 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2024 100,767 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2024 47,686 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 94,077 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 44,333 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 85,712 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 40,699 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 79,015 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 37,529 miles

both rear tyre cracking

Fail 7 Jun 2021 37,529 miles

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

both rear tyre cracking

Pass 12 Oct 2020 76,333 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 34,580 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2020 34,580 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2019 64,435 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 12 Apr 2019 29,716 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 55,672 miles

both front lower arms rear bushes worn

Pass 20 Apr 2018 26,119 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Fail 20 Apr 2018 26,119 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 15 May 2017 46,774 miles

covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Pass 6 Apr 2017 21,731 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2017 21,731 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2016 38,820 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 16,366 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 31,026 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 10,937 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2015 10,937 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jul 2014 22,253 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 8,297 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2014 8,297 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 21,609 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight bulge in n/s/f tyre

Fail 19 Jul 2012 17,408 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 17,408 miles

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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BL09 SUE is a 2011 Mini Cooper in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 36 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2011 Mini Cooper models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 55,733 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 15 years old, this Mini Cooper is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BL09 SUE is a 2011 Mini Cooper, first registered on 1 March 2011.

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