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SM61 BWW

2011 Mini Cooper

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

116,850 mi
Last recorded116,850 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Mini Cooper55,733 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM61 BWW
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 116,850 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

under trays

Fail 6 Nov 2025 116,849 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

under trays

Pass 30 Oct 2024 112,713 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

under trays

Pass 7 Nov 2023 100,715 miles

undertrays

Pass 21 Oct 2022 84,529 miles

under trays

Fail 20 Oct 2022 84,529 miles

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

under trays

Pass 25 Oct 2021 69,062 miles

under trays

Pass 30 Oct 2020 60,199 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 57,089 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2018 52,188 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 46,890 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 38,446 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2015 32,435 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2014 23,226 miles

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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SM61 BWW is a 2011 Mini Cooper in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2011 Mini Cooper models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 55,733 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 15 years old, this Mini Cooper is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SM61 BWW registered?

SM61 BWW is a 2011 Mini Cooper, first registered on 28 October 2011.

Is SM61 BWW safe to buy?

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