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BU08 MEG

2008 Mini One

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

103,527 mi
Last recorded103,527 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Mini One63,281 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU08 MEG
MakeMini
ModelOne
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 103,527 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2mm very worn outer edge, secondary rubber showing! (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Sep 2025 103,008 miles

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Sep 2024 97,341 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2024 97,340 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/45R17 88W Extra Load (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Pass 18 Sep 2023 87,238 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 84,950 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 83,040 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 80,233 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 73,910 miles

under body has cover /tray fitted

Fail 14 Nov 2019 73,910 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

under body has cover /tray fitted

Pass 25 Oct 2018 64,789 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2017 53,508 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2017 53,508 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2016 37,632 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 17,004 miles

undertrays fitted.

Pass 24 Oct 2014 16,704 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2013 16,083 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Oct 2012 7,628 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 5,528 miles

How Reliable is the Mini One?

Based on 528,090 MOT tests across 55,487 vehicles.

83.8%
Pass Rate
5,024
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
55,487
On UK Roads
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BU08 MEG is a 2008 Mini One in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2008 Mini One models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 63,281 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The Mini One typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 18 years old, this Mini One is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BU08 MEG registered?

BU08 MEG is a 2008 Mini One, first registered on 30 November 2008.

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