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BV61 BDE

2011 Mini Mini (R60)

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

121,494 mi
Last recorded121,494 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Mini Mini (R60)60,670 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV61 BDE
MakeMini
ModelMini (R60)
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 121,494 miles

Front both sides shock absorbers corroded but not weakened

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

Pass 11 Feb 2025 110,966 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2024 102,354 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2023 95,778 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 90,515 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2022 90,515 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 18 Feb 2021 83,843 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 78,545 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 72,035 miles
Fail 21 May 2019 72,035 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Mar 2018 62,200 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 54,867 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 46,416 miles

Emissions to low to read

OSR tyre perished

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 26 Feb 2016 46,416 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Emissions to low to read

OSR tyre perished

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 39,165 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Mini (R60)?

Based on 195,464 MOT tests across 14,155 vehicles.

83.2%
Pass Rate
5,727
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
14,155
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 930
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 884
Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 569
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 538
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BV61 BDE is a 2011 Mini Mini (R60) in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2011 Mini Mini (R60) models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.9% with a typical mileage of 60,670 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 Mini (R60) fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 930 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BV61 BDE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Mini (R60) typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 15 years old, this Mini Mini (R60) is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BV61 BDE registered?

BV61 BDE is a 2011 Mini Mini (R60), first registered on 22 September 2011.

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