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BT61 BBU

2011 Mini Mini (R60)

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

102,598 mi
Last recorded102,598 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Mini Mini (R60)60,670 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT61 BBU
MakeMini
ModelMini (R60)
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 102,598 miles

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

rear tyres cracking

Pass 30 May 2025 95,614 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2024 89,918 miles

Offside Front brake disc back plate insecure

front tyres starting to wear outer edges

Fail 30 May 2024 89,816 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc back plate insecure

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

front tyres starting to wear outer edges

Pass 26 May 2023 84,305 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2022 78,180 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2021 71,695 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inners (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2019 62,170 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 50,739 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6 mm and inner edge has cut out (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm, Tyre slightly perished, nail in center, inner edge cutting out. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 20 Nov 2018 50,739 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6 mm and inner edge has cut out (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm, Tyre slightly perished, nail in center, inner edge cutting out. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2017 37,587 miles

oil leak

Pass 11 Nov 2016 24,914 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 19,964 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2016 19,964 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inside edge (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2014 13,125 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Mini (R60)?

Based on 195,464 MOT tests across 14,155 vehicles.

83.2%
Pass Rate
5,727
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
14,155
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 930
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 884
Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 569
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 538
Full Mini Mini (R60) reliability report

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BT61 BBU is a 2011 Mini Mini (R60) in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2011 Mini Mini (R60) models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.9% with a typical mileage of 60,670 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 Mini (R60) fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 930 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BT61 BBU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Mini (R60) typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 15 years old, this Mini Mini (R60) is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BT61 BBU is a 2011 Mini Mini (R60), first registered on 16 December 2011.

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