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SM61 BXN

2011 Mini First

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

128,506 mi
Last recorded128,506 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 Mini First52,580 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM61 BXN
MakeMini
ModelFirst
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 128,506 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2024 127,304 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

engine under tray and underbody tray fitted

Pass 23 Oct 2023 113,152 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2022 101,214 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 90,340 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 82,542 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 71,530 miles

front arms bushes slight play

rear tyres worn and perished 1756515

windscreen cracked passenger side

coolant level low

exhaust flexi split

Fail 8 May 2019 71,530 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working 501 bulb (4.2.1 (a))

coolant level low

exhaust flexi split

front arms bushes slight play

rear tyres worn and perished 1756515

windscreen cracked passenger side

Pass 3 Jan 2018 57,539 miles

coolant level low

front to rear brake pipes suspect corrosion

osr brake slight bind

windscreen cracked within specified limit

wiper torn

Fail 3 Jan 2018 57,539 miles

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

coolant level low

front to rear brake pipes suspect corrosion

osf tyre close to limit and badly perished 1756515

osr brake slight bind

windscreen cracked within specified limit

wiper torn

Pass 29 Dec 2016 52,420 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear body damaged

both front tyres cracked and perished

Fail 29 Dec 2016 52,420 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear body damaged

both front tyres cracked and perished

Pass 4 Dec 2015 44,419 miles

front tyres perishing and cracking

Fail 2 Dec 2015 44,409 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

front tyres perishing and cracking

Pass 15 Nov 2014 35,132 miles

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

How Reliable is the Mini First?

Based on 24,465 MOT tests across 2,070 vehicles.

81.6%
Pass Rate
4,938
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
2,070
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 168
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SM61 BXN is a 2011 Mini First in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2011 Mini First models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.9% with a typical mileage of 52,580 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 First fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 168 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SM61 BXN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini First typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 15 years old, this Mini First is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SM61 BXN?

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What year was SM61 BXN registered?

SM61 BXN is a 2011 Mini First, first registered on 28 October 2011.

Is SM61 BXN safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM61 BXN shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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