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BP53 TVE

2004 Mini Cooper

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

120,417 mi
Last recorded120,417 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Mini Cooper70,091 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP53 TVE
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 120,417 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs standing corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear subframe and rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2024 114,098 miles

Rear shock absorbers corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2023 113,111 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 112,136 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 111,530 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 110,826 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 May 2019 107,019 miles

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

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

Fail 8 May 2019 107,019 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2018 102,896 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 29 Apr 2017 99,069 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 23 Apr 2016 95,079 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 91,753 miles
Fail 2 May 2015 91,729 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 May 2014 87,855 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 83,343 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 May 2013 83,343 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2012 79,524 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 79,511 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 May 2011 74,112 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 66,461 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 57,877 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2008 46,257 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2008 46,257 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 35,728 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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BP53 TVE is a 2004 Mini Cooper in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

Across all 2004 Mini Cooper models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 70,091 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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

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BP53 TVE is a 2004 Mini Cooper, first registered on 21 January 2004.

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