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BU65 TUO

2015 Mini John Cooper Works

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

90,777 mi
Last recorded90,777 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2015 Mini John Cooper Works38,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU65 TUO
MakeMini
ModelJohn Cooper Works
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 90,777 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe has slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

unable to inspect full underside of vehicle, outer sills, fuel and brake lines due to covers fitted

Fail 17 Oct 2025 90,777 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rack boot insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering component casing retaining devices dangerously loose track rod end loose (2.1.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe has slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

unable to inspect full underside of vehicle, outer sills, fuel and brake lines due to covers fitted

Pass 1 Nov 2024 86,249 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened BENT (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front strut not fully located in hub but not insecure

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2024 84,687 miles

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 76,268 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres wearing inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Nov 2023 76,268 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres wearing inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 59,306 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 46,732 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2021 46,732 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 46,011 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 40,395 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2020 40,392 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 28,745 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 25,636 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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BU65 TUO is a 2015 Mini John Cooper Works in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2015 Mini John Cooper Works models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.5% with a typical mileage of 38,579 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 11 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 BU65 TUO registered?

BU65 TUO is a 2015 Mini John Cooper Works, first registered on 27 November 2015.

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