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HG52 BKL

2002 Mini Cooper S

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

199,337 mi
Last recorded199,337 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Mini Cooper S71,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG52 BKL
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 199,337 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by inner wing (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by inner wing (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2025 199,329 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both sides (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2024 195,132 miles

Offside Front bonnet catch faulty

engine light on

Pass 13 Apr 2023 188,958 miles

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component power steering pump (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear main pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Apr 2022 184,156 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 21 Apr 2022 184,156 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 20 Apr 2021 178,700 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2020 176,764 miles

nearside front inner cv boot releasing grease

rear brake disks corroding

Pass 1 Dec 2018 170,598 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2017 166,212 miles

Near front wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

Near side front tyre side wall damaged

Pass 25 Oct 2016 162,711 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2016 162,691 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 162,378 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

oil leak

Fail 20 Oct 2015 162,378 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

oil leak

Pass 11 Oct 2014 152,391 miles

Oil leak

Fail 11 Oct 2014 152,391 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Oct 2013 135,494 miles

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 19 Oct 2013 135,494 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Nov 2012 118,280 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2012 117,850 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2011 98,789 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 85,062 miles

chassis number on window card is differnt to the one in the engine bay.

Pass 29 Oct 2009 79,233 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2008 70,518 miles

front and rear brake pads getting low

Pass 30 Oct 2007 61,719 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 49,900 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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HG52 BKL is a 2002 Mini Cooper S in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

Across all 2002 Mini Cooper S models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 71,560 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 24 years old, this Mini Cooper S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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HG52 BKL is a 2002 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 18 November 2002.

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