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BV17 LJL

2017 Mini Cooper

Grey Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

83,817 mi
Last recorded83,817 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 Mini Cooper33,153 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV17 LJL
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 83,817 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2026 83,817 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2025 79,106 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2024 73,719 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 7 Jun 2023 63,985 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 26 May 2022 55,433 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 45,413 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front tyre worn outer edge

Offside Front tyre worn outer edge

Fail 26 May 2021 45,413 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front tyre worn outer edge

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front tyre worn outer edge

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jun 2020 34,699 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper?

Based on 1,705,479 MOT tests across 247,583 vehicles.

86.5%
Pass Rate
5,128
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
247,583
On UK Roads
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BV17 LJL is a 2017 Mini Cooper in Grey with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2017 Mini Cooper models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.1% with a typical mileage of 33,153 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 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 9 years old, this Mini Cooper is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BV17 LJL registered?

BV17 LJL is a 2017 Mini Cooper, first registered on 8 March 2017.

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The MOT history for BV17 LJL shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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