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BN59 UBM

2009 Mini First

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,199 mi
Last recorded109,199 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2023
Typical for 2009 Mini First57,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN59 UBM
MakeMini
ModelFirst
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2023 109,199 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2023 109,159 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 3 Nov 2023 109,152 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Engine overheating / no coolant in expansion bottle (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear tyres incorrect size (185 not 175) but matched across axle

Pass 1 Nov 2022 105,695 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 103,760 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2021 103,730 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2020 101,711 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2020 101,707 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Nov 2019 100,953 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2018 100,747 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 default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2017 80,680 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 54,981 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2016 54,981 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 35,391 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 26,402 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 23,366 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2013 18,602 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 17,930 miles

Nearside track rod inner joint has slight play

How Reliable is the Mini First?

Based on 24,465 MOT tests across 2,070 vehicles.

81.6%
Pass Rate
4,938
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
2,070
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 168
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BN59 UBM is a 2009 Mini First in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2009 Mini First models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 57,214 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mini First fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 168 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BN59 UBM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini First typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 17 years old, this Mini First is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BN59 UBM registered?

BN59 UBM is a 2009 Mini First, first registered on 19 September 2009.

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