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LO61 BYZ

2011 Mini Cooper D Auto

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

108,455 mi
Last recorded108,455 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Mini Cooper D Auto48,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO61 BYZ
MakeMini
ModelCooper D Auto
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 108,455 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn/cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2026 108,455 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn/cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2025 103,322 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 28 Mar 2025 103,316 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

TPMS light on

Pass 3 Apr 2024 96,968 miles

windscreen washers weak

Fail 3 Apr 2024 96,968 miles

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

windscreen washers weak

Pass 5 Apr 2023 89,798 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge near wearing on edges and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge near wearing on inner edge and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2022 80,857 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Apr 2021 75,669 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 68,133 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge near and wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 55,703 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 49,243 miles

emissions too clean

Pass 7 Apr 2017 29,807 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 47,607 miles

offside front tyre cracking/spliting

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

both rear tyres slight cracking/spliting

Fail 4 Nov 2016 47,607 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

both rear tyres slight cracking/spliting

offside front tyre cracking/spliting

Pass 6 Nov 2015 40,865 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 22,771 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 7 Nov 2014 22,771 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper D Auto?

Based on 7,318 MOT tests across 637 vehicles.

82.3%
Pass Rate
4,727
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
637
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 42
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 30
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LO61 BYZ is a 2011 Mini Cooper D Auto in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2011 Mini Cooper D Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.0% with a typical mileage of 48,010 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mini Cooper D Auto fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 42 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LO61 BYZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Cooper D Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 15 years old, this Mini Cooper D Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LO61 BYZ is a 2011 Mini Cooper D Auto, first registered on 22 December 2011.

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