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BW57 FSY

2008 Mini Cooper S

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

80,373 mi
Last recorded80,373 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 Mini Cooper S59,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW57 FSY
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2024 80,373 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Side. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2024 80,373 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Side. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 76,890 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDE'S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords SIDE WALL (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front radiator bracket is broken crash damage

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

Pass 25 Sep 2021 71,332 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2021 71,332 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 108,790 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 63,415 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2019 63,415 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 60,070 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Aug 2018 60,070 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 56,744 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2017 56,484 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 51,044 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2016 51,044 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 41,142 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 40,861 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 38,328 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 35,167 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012

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

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 26 Apr 2011 23,142 miles

front brake pads below half worn

nearside rear tyre wearing low on outer edge

Pass 9 Jun 2010 16,032 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper S?

Based on 632,556 MOT tests across 100,336 vehicles.

86.7%
Pass Rate
5,231
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
100,336
On UK Roads
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BW57 FSY is a 2008 Mini Cooper S in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2008 Mini Cooper S models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.0% with a typical mileage of 59,398 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 S typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 18 years old, this Mini Cooper S is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BW57 FSY is a 2008 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 1 February 2008.

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