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BL53 SET

2013 Mini Cooper D

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

82,222 mi
Last recorded82,222 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Mini Cooper D60,954 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL53 SET
MakeMini
ModelCooper D
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 82,222 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2024 73,581 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2023 71,929 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2022 67,526 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 195/55/16 91h (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2021 64,959 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2020 60,921 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn on outer edge 195/55/16 87v (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2019 56,313 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 49,746 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 40,630 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 26,921 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2016 26,921 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper D?

Based on 102,243 MOT tests across 8,949 vehicles.

80.0%
Pass Rate
6,017
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
8,949
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 515
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 510
Registration plate lamp not working 410
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BL53 SET is a 2013 Mini Cooper D in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 2013 Mini Cooper D models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.8% with a typical mileage of 60,954 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mini Cooper D fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 515 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BL53 SET, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Cooper D typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 13 years old, this Mini Cooper D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BL53 SET registered?

BL53 SET is a 2013 Mini Cooper D, first registered on 11 September 2013.

Is BL53 SET safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL53 SET shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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