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BX03 MCB

2013 Mini Cooper D

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

110,341 mi
Last recorded110,341 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Mini Cooper D60,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX03 MCB
MakeMini
ModelCooper D
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 110,341 miles
Fail 12 May 2026 110,341 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2025 104,951 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 May 2024 92,799 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 May 2024 92,799 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 12 May 2023 71,297 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 53,675 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 48,035 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

front brake imbalance

number plate lights dim

o/s/r tyre outer wall splitting

unable to assess some areas due to covers

Fail 30 Mar 2021 48,035 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

front brake imbalance

number plate lights dim

o/s/r tyre outer wall splitting

unable to assess some areas due to covers

Pass 30 Apr 2020 42,811 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking outer sidewall in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

nsf jacking pad missing

osf jacking pad missing

Fail 30 Apr 2020 42,811 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking outer sidewall in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

nsf jacking pad missing

osf jacking pad missing

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 38,910 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

front brake imbalance/distortion

n/s screen damage

n/s/r tyre sidewall perishing

o/s/f tyre ON limit/bald inner edge

unable to assess some areas due to covers,front jack blocks missing

Fail 19 Mar 2019 38,874 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

front brake imbalance/distortion

n/s screen damage

n/s/r tyre sidewall perishing

o/s/f tyre ON limit/bald inner edge

unable to assess some areas due to covers,front jack blocks missing

Pass 23 Apr 2018 33,224 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

front jacking blocks missing,o/s/f tyre wear inner edge

runflat warning on

screen chipped

unable to assess some areas due to covers

Fail 23 Apr 2018 33,224 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

front jacking blocks missing,o/s/f tyre wear inner edge

runflat warning on

screen chipped

unable to assess some areas due to covers

Pass 28 Sep 2016 24,010 miles

Emissions too clean to be detected.

Engine covers.undertrays and outer sill covers fitted.

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 19 Sep 2016 23,691 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm locating pin insecure outer bolt loose (2.4.G.3a)

Emissions too clean to be detected.

Engine covers.undertrays and outer sill covers fitted.

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper D?

Based on 102,243 MOT tests across 8,949 vehicles.

80.0%
Pass Rate
6,017
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
8,949
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 515
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 510
Registration plate lamp not working 410
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BX03 MCB is a 2013 Mini Cooper D in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 2013 Mini Cooper D models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.8% with a typical mileage of 60,954 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 Cooper D fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 515 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BX03 MCB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Cooper D typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 13 years old, this Mini Cooper D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BX03 MCB is a 2013 Mini Cooper D, first registered on 29 September 2013.

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