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HK08 BYW

2008 Mini Cooper

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

52,859 mi
Last recorded52,859 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Mini Cooper61,507 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK08 BYW
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 52,859 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2024 51,472 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2023 50,184 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 48,904 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 47,728 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 46,130 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 43,976 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2017 41,029 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 May 2016 38,110 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 21 May 2015 34,351 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2014 30,032 miles
Fail 19 May 2014 30,032 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 May 2013 26,282 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn close to the wear bars.

small stone chips front windscreen.

stone cuts tyre treads.

Pass 22 May 2013 26,282 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn close to the wear bars.

small stone chips front windscreen.

stone cuts tyre treads.

Pass 21 May 2012 20,975 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre wearing low outer edge.

small stone chips front windscreen.

Pass 5 May 2011 15,356 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges of tread.

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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HK08 BYW is a 2008 Mini Cooper in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 HK08 BYW registered?

HK08 BYW is a 2008 Mini Cooper, first registered on 21 May 2008.

Is HK08 BYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for HK08 BYW shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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