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FM57 JBV

2008 Mini Cooper

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

46,267 mi
Last recorded46,267 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Mini Cooper61,507 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM57 JBV
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 46,267 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2025 45,446 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Feb 2025 45,445 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine misfiring

Pass 26 Feb 2024 44,545 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2023 43,848 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2022 43,140 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 177/232 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder centre of screen ()

Fail 24 Feb 2022 43,140 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 177/232 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder centre of screen ()

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 42,383 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 41,657 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2019 40,207 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2018 38,946 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 37,533 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2017 37,533 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2016 36,037 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2015 34,410 miles

near side front tyre outer tread wear

Pass 24 Feb 2014 32,368 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 30,347 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 29,273 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 26,926 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake disc's worn

rear brake disc's over 3/4 worn

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper?

Based on 1,705,479 MOT tests across 247,583 vehicles.

86.5%
Pass Rate
5,128
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
247,583
On UK Roads
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FM57 JBV is a 2008 Mini Cooper in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 2008 Mini Cooper models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 61,507 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The Mini Cooper typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 18 years old, this Mini Cooper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FM57 JBV registered?

FM57 JBV is a 2008 Mini Cooper, first registered on 23 January 2008.

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The MOT history for FM57 JBV shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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