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BW16 FMC

2016 Mini John Cooper Works

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

45,154 mi
Last recorded45,154 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 Mini John Cooper Works34,276 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW16 FMC
MakeMini
ModelJohn Cooper Works
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 45,154 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))

Pass 8 Apr 2025 44,186 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2024 41,096 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 38,413 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 35,351 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn to approx 3mm

Nearside Rear hand brake arm on caliper doesn't go back to stop, not binding

Pass 2 Mar 2021 28,050 miles

Factory fitted covers

Front brake discs inner faces scored and a bit dirty and pads 3 mm ish

Nearside Rear Handbrake lever on caliper not returning to stop when off and offside a bit off stop

Pass 26 Mar 2020 22,516 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2020 22,516 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2019 15,975 miles

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2019 15,975 miles

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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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BW16 FMC is a 2016 Mini John Cooper Works in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2016 Mini John Cooper Works models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.1% with a typical mileage of 34,276 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 10 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 BW16 FMC registered?

BW16 FMC is a 2016 Mini John Cooper Works, first registered on 29 March 2016.

Is BW16 FMC safe to buy?

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