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BW03 EOK

2003 Mini Mini Cooper

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

135,078 mi
Last recorded135,078 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 Mini Mini Cooper50,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW03 EOK
MakeMini
ModelMini Cooper
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2022 135,078 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 133,812 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 131,835 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 123,243 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 19 May 2018 118,359 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 115,028 miles

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

general underbody surface corosion

Fail 21 Mar 2017 115,014 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' hanging from interior mirror (8.3.1e)

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

general underbody surface corosion

Pass 9 Feb 2016 111,142 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2016 111,141 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded over tank (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 102,343 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2014 93,875 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Feb 2014 93,875 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 88,712 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 81,779 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 76,936 miles

outter skin of exhaust back box corroded

slight corrosion to both rear brake pipes

Fail 14 Jul 2011 76,936 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

outter skin of exhaust back box corroded

slight corrosion to both rear brake pipes

Pass 19 Jul 2010 70,217 miles

advise ,both beam patterns on min,poss:headlamp level sensor fault.

both rear brake pipes light corrosion

exhaust rear box ,outter skin corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2009 64,628 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 64,628 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 55,259 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 49,573 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jun 2007 49,573 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 43,498 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Mini Cooper?

Based on 12,546 MOT tests across 2,117 vehicles.

72.2%
Pass Rate
4,648
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
2,117
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 243
Brake pipe excessively corroded 150
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 122
Headlamp aim too low 108
position lamp(s) not working 104
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BW03 EOK is a 2003 Mini Mini Cooper in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 2003 Mini Mini Cooper models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 50,206 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mini Mini Cooper fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 243 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BW03 EOK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Mini Cooper typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 23 years old, this Mini Mini Cooper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BW03 EOK is a 2003 Mini Mini Cooper, first registered on 21 July 2003.

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