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BV13 GLF

2013 Mini Cooper S Auto

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

104,156 mi
Last recorded104,156 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Mini Cooper S Auto36,186 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV13 GLF
MakeMini
ModelCooper S Auto
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 104,156 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2025 97,246 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 27 May 2025 97,246 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2024 92,561 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 May 2024 92,444 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2023 88,650 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2022 83,543 miles
Fail 3 May 2022 83,541 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 77,900 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive back of sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 15 Feb 2021 77,900 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive back of sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2020 72,588 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 21 Feb 2019 62,364 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 53,074 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Feb 2017 39,058 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2017 38,960 miles

Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating high level (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 23,048 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper S Auto?

Based on 10,031 MOT tests across 928 vehicles.

83.9%
Pass Rate
3,685
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
928
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 38
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 38
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 36
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 34
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 31
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BV13 GLF is a 2013 Mini Cooper S Auto in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2013 Mini Cooper S Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.4% with a typical mileage of 36,186 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 Cooper S Auto fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 38 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BV13 GLF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Cooper S Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 13 years old, this Mini Cooper S Auto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BV13 GLF is a 2013 Mini Cooper S Auto, first registered on 1 March 2013.

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