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D55 SAM

2010 Mini Cooper S

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

48,644 mi
Last recorded48,644 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Mini Cooper S51,414 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD55 SAM
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 48,644 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jan 2025 46,318 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2025 46,315 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2024 45,242 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 43,932 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 42,827 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 41,872 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 40,958 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 38,519 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 36,656 miles

advise cut in outer side wall n/s/f tyre no cords showing time of test 205/45/17

Pass 18 Jan 2017 34,102 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 31,283 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 27,079 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres wearing low on edges

both rear tyres perished and cracking on tread

Pass 11 Apr 2014 21,623 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Fail 15 Apr 2013 15,282 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2013 15,282 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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D55 SAM is a 2010 Mini Cooper S in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2010 Mini Cooper S models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.9% with a typical mileage of 51,414 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 16 years old, this Mini Cooper S is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was D55 SAM registered?

D55 SAM is a 2010 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 22 May 2010.

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