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DE03 BSO

2007 Mini Cooper S

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

86,825 mi
Last recorded86,825 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Mini Cooper S60,233 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE03 BSO
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 86,825 miles

Damage of less than 1cm diameter in the offside wiped 'A' zone area of the front windscreen

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible pipe deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Reversing lamp(s) inoperative

Pass 8 Oct 2024 86,471 miles

Damage of less than 1cm diameter in the offside wiped 'A' zone area of the front windscreen

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2024 86,471 miles

Damage of less than 1cm diameter in the offside wiped 'A' zone area of the front windscreen

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2024 86,452 miles

Brake cable insecure offside and nearside handbrake brake cable not attached (1.1.15 (c))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 13 Dec 2023 86,442 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged Both sides, air leaking from them (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 30% Imbalance at fluctuation test (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Including all associated suspension components bar N/S/F Shock absorber and spring (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Possibly from oil cooler and cambelt side of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Including all associated suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2023 86,421 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Brake fluid warning lamp defective (1.1.10 (f))

Coolant leak ()

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 84,846 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 81,665 miles

Nearside Front brake pad wear sensor wire missing

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

parking brake light on

Pass 8 Oct 2020 79,300 miles

Nearside Front brake pad wear indicator wire missing

fuel cap seal splitting

Pass 18 Apr 2019 72,555 miles

Damage of less than 1 cm diameter in offside front windscreen

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2018 66,432 miles

Central Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

under trays fitted

Pass 18 Apr 2017 60,651 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

under trays fitted

Pass 22 Apr 2016 55,287 miles

Under trays fitted

Pass 9 Apr 2015 49,615 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Apr 2015 49,615 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear tyre tread worn out of shape

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Apr 2014 44,356 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 40,575 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 36,251 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Mar 2011 30,725 miles

Both rear tyres just legal and cracking up

O/S/F tyre on 3mm

Pass 5 Mar 2010 23,859 miles

front tyres wearing low on 2mm

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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DE03 BSO is a 2007 Mini Cooper S in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2007 Mini Cooper S models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 60,233 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 19 years old, this Mini Cooper S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DE03 BSO is a 2007 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 1 March 2007.

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