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BU08 NXV

2008 Mini Cooper S

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

94,198 mi
Last recorded94,198 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Mini Cooper S59,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU08 NXV
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2024 94,198 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2023 87,776 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2023 87,773 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 80,017 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 71,944 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inside wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2021 71,941 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged slight bulge outside wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inside wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 68,279 miles

Rear lower seat cushions missing

Fail 18 Jul 2020 68,277 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Rear lower seat cushions missing

Pass 17 Aug 2019 66,704 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 56,502 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2018 56,502 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 45,789 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 31,293 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 30,230 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2015 30,229 miles

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 27,285 miles

REAR BRAKE DISCS BADLY CORRODED

Pass 19 Jul 2013 24,033 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 27 Jul 2012 19,721 miles

n/s/f tyre on 2mm on edges

o/s/f tyre badly worn on inner edge

rear brake discs corroded on edges

Pass 10 Aug 2011 13,882 miles

Front brake disc's corroded

Rear brake disc's excessively corroded

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper S?

Based on 632,556 MOT tests across 100,336 vehicles.

86.7%
Pass Rate
5,231
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
100,336
On UK Roads
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BU08 NXV is a 2008 Mini Cooper S in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2008 Mini Cooper S models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.0% with a typical mileage of 59,398 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Mini Cooper S typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 18 years old, this Mini Cooper S is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BU08 NXV registered?

BU08 NXV is a 2008 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 14 July 2008.

Is BU08 NXV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU08 NXV shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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