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LB09 BBZ

2009 Mini Cooper S

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

96,378 mi
Last recorded96,378 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Mini Cooper S51,118 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB09 BBZ
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 96,378 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 28 Jan 2026 96,376 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Feb 2025 93,462 miles

Central exhaust fouling support bar slightly

Lower radiator hose insecure

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

timing chain rattle from engine

Fail 14 Feb 2025 93,462 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn part of suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central exhaust fouling support bar slightly

Lower radiator hose insecure

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

timing chain rattle from engine

Pass 4 Mar 2024 82,587 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged bent at union with flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside side undertray insecure

headlamp cleaning device not working

Fail 1 Mar 2024 82,502 miles

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged bent at union with flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside side undertray insecure

Offside headlamp slightly loose

fuel cap seal perished

headlamp cleaning device not working

Pass 3 Mar 2023 70,092 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 65,650 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 59,604 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 59,050 miles

Fuel cap seal slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2021 59,050 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn lower linkage ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel cap seal slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 54,511 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Aug 2019 54,496 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2018 52,017 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 49,299 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2017 49,299 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 46,871 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 43,864 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 39,636 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 11 Jun 2014 39,636 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 May 2013 30,306 miles

Cuts in n/s/r tyre tread.

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jun 2012 23,686 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2012 23,686 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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LB09 BBZ is a 2009 Mini Cooper S in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 2009 Mini Cooper S models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.8% with a typical mileage of 51,118 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 17 years old, this Mini Cooper S is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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LB09 BBZ is a 2009 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 16 June 2009.

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