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BL57 VYM

2008 Mini One

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

132,313 mi
Last recorded132,313 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mini One63,281 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL57 VYM
MakeMini
ModelOne
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 132,313 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2025 132,313 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2024 125,412 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Apr 2024 125,412 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust system incomplete (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2023 116,652 miles

Front TYRES WEARING ON INNER EDGE

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2023 116,652 miles

Front TYRES WEARING ON INNER EDGE

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 106,870 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 18 Jul 2022 106,870 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 manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 18 Jul 2022 106,860 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2021 98,649 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2021 98,648 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2020 92,807 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 90,669 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2019 90,665 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2018 77,085 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2018 77,084 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 65,746 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2017 65,747 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad warning wire insecure

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

Pass 10 Aug 2016 56,598 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 54,721 miles

Offside Rear slightly binding

Pass 12 Feb 2015 47,015 miles

both rear tyre slight surface cracks

ns inner tie rod slight play

Fail 11 Feb 2015 47,014 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

both rear tyre slight surface cracks

ns inner tie rod slight play

Pass 15 Feb 2014 40,068 miles

both rear tyres have slight surface cracks

front brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2013 36,972 miles

NSf wiper blade split slightly

OSF tyre slight cut in tread

OSr tyre slight cut in tread

Pass 27 Feb 2012 33,210 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 30,504 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2011 30,503 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 10 Jan 2011 22,099 miles

o/s/f disc slightly corroded

How Reliable is the Mini One?

Based on 528,090 MOT tests across 55,487 vehicles.

83.8%
Pass Rate
5,024
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
55,487
On UK Roads
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BL57 VYM is a 2008 Mini One in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

Across all 2008 Mini One models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 63,281 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Mini One typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 18 years old, this Mini One is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BL57 VYM is a 2008 Mini One, first registered on 19 January 2008.

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