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BU16 LLJ

2016 Mini John Cooper Works

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

43,987 mi
Last recorded43,987 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 Mini John Cooper Works34,276 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mini
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU16 LLJ
MakeMini
ModelJohn Cooper Works
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 43,987 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2024 38,053 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2024 38,053 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 36,632 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 32,521 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 28,425 miles

How Reliable is the Mini John Cooper Works?

Based on 140,278 MOT tests across 23,953 vehicles.

87.2%
Pass Rate
5,043
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
23,953
On UK Roads
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BU16 LLJ is a 2016 Mini John Cooper Works in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2016 Mini John Cooper Works models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.1% with a typical mileage of 34,276 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Mini John Cooper Works typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 10 years old, this Mini John Cooper Works is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BU16 LLJ registered?

BU16 LLJ is a 2016 Mini John Cooper Works, first registered on 24 March 2016.

Is BU16 LLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU16 LLJ shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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