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OY61 XMM

2011 Mini Cooper S Auto

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

70,512 mi
Last recorded70,512 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Mini Cooper S Auto42,599 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY61 XMM
MakeMini
ModelCooper S Auto
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 70,512 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2025 67,862 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2025 67,861 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2024 62,577 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2024 62,574 miles

Central Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jan 2023 56,959 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 52,546 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 48,747 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))

tpms light on

Pass 27 Jan 2020 40,638 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jan 2019 32,286 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 26,640 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 19,642 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2016 19,362 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 12,699 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2014 9,273 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre has cuts in sidewalls not to cords

Pass 4 Oct 2014 9,273 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre has cuts in sidewalls not to cords

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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OY61 XMM is a 2011 Mini Cooper S Auto in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2011 Mini Cooper S Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.9% with a typical mileage of 42,599 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 S Auto fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 38 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OY61 XMM, 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 15 years old, this Mini Cooper S Auto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was OY61 XMM registered?

OY61 XMM is a 2011 Mini Cooper S Auto, first registered on 30 September 2011.

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