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BX13 VGV

2013 Mini Cooper S

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

87,841 mi
Last recorded87,841 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Mini Cooper S45,332 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX13 VGV
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 87,841 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside/offside tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Jun 2026 87,841 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside/offside tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2025 83,643 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside/offside tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2024 79,451 miles

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

REAR TYRES PERISHED

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

Pass 26 May 2023 78,892 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Jun 2022 75,878 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2021 67,521 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

covers not allowing full inspection

Fail 15 Jul 2021 67,521 miles

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

Coolant leak

Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

covers not allowing full inspection

Pass 21 Jul 2020 55,703 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 46,873 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 37,520 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2017 36,170 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 30,077 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 23,721 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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BX13 VGV is a 2013 Mini Cooper S in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2013 Mini Cooper S models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.1% with a typical mileage of 45,332 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The Mini Cooper S typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 13 years old, this Mini Cooper S is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BX13 VGV registered?

BX13 VGV is a 2013 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 1 March 2013.

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