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BN63 HSU

2013 Mini Cooper S Auto

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

78,086 mi
Last recorded78,086 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Mini Cooper S Auto36,186 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN63 HSU
MakeMini
ModelCooper S Auto
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 78,086 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2024 76,635 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 75,656 miles

Offside Front Upper strut top mount deteriorated

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

Fail 26 Sep 2023 75,651 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))

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

Offside Front Upper strut top mount deteriorated

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

Pass 5 Oct 2022 73,223 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2021 70,732 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 68,877 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2020 68,877 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 64,770 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 55,812 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2018 55,812 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2017 47,747 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

offside wiper poor but not torn

very slight bind in offside front brake

Pass 22 Sep 2016 38,289 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper S Auto?

Based on 10,031 MOT tests across 928 vehicles.

83.9%
Pass Rate
3,685
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
928
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 38
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 38
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 36
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 34
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 31
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BN63 HSU is a 2013 Mini Cooper S Auto in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2013 Mini Cooper S Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.4% with a typical mileage of 36,186 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 Cooper S Auto fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 38 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BN63 HSU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Cooper S Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 13 years old, this Mini Cooper S Auto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BN63 HSU registered?

BN63 HSU is a 2013 Mini Cooper S Auto, first registered on 23 September 2013.

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