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BN08 YCX

2008 Mini Cooper

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

121,508 mi
Last recorded121,508 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Mini Cooper61,507 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN08 YCX
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 121,508 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2025 118,554 miles

Offside Front engine mounting weeping

Rear exhaust hanger rubber mountings split

Pass 5 Feb 2024 114,332 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 30 Jan 2024 114,324 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 113,352 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Dec 2021 112,059 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 110,849 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2021 110,849 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 108,236 miles

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

Rear Exhaust rubber is broken

Pass 23 Apr 2018 101,759 miles

Both rear tyres are slightly out of shape

Both rear tyres are worn on edges

Fuel cap seal perishing

Offside Front Inner Full beam flickers

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 23 Apr 2018 101,759 miles

Both rear tyres are slightly out of shape

Both rear tyres are worn on edges

Fuel cap seal perishing

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Inner Full beam flickers

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 86,092 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 86,092 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Pass 26 May 2016 83,106 miles

item removed from screen prior to test

Fail 26 May 2016 83,106 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working lens cover not fitted (1.1.C.1d)

item removed from screen prior to test

Pass 29 May 2015 76,451 miles

Offside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 76,449 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 65,045 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 14 Apr 2014 65,045 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2013 49,494 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2013 49,492 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2012 34,710 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 27,085 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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BN08 YCX is a 2008 Mini Cooper in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 2008 Mini Cooper models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 61,507 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 18 years old, this Mini Cooper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BN08 YCX registered?

BN08 YCX is a 2008 Mini Cooper, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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