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JM 8160

2017 Mini Cooper S Auto

Blue Petrol 5461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests24 (23 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.8%

Mileage

6,522 mi
Last recorded6,522 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJM 8160
MakeMini
ModelCooper S Auto
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,461cc

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MOT History

23 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 6,522 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2025 6,274 miles
Pass 26 May 2025 64,905 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 1 Nov 2024 64,879 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Emissions unable to be completed coolant leaking (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both rear inner sides[ (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 29 Jul 2024 6,208 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 3 Nov 2023 62,482 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 6,114 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 60,237 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

advise exhaust is corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2022 5,708 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 56,920 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2021 5,278 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 54,136 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2020 5,097 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020

COVID-19 6 MONTH EXTENSION

Pass 27 Apr 2019 48,595 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 45,901 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 43,333 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 29 Apr 2016 38,156 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2015 31,891 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre wearing on outside edge

offside rear exhaust silencer deteriorating

Pass 29 Apr 2014 30,841 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 29,580 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 28,431 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 27,208 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 27,181 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper S Auto?

Based on 10,031 MOT tests across 928 vehicles.

83.9%
Pass Rate
3,685
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
928
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 38
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 38
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 36
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 34
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 31
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JM 8160 is a 2017 Mini Cooper S Auto in Blue with a 5,461cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.8%.

The most common reason a Mini Cooper S Auto fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 38 recorded failures. If you're considering buying JM 8160, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Cooper S Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 9 years old, this Mini Cooper S Auto is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was JM 8160 registered?

JM 8160 is a 2017 Mini Cooper S Auto, first registered on 26 June 2017.

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