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SX61 BFU

2011 Mini Cooper S

Orange Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

82,016 mi
Last recorded82,016 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Mini Cooper S51,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSX61 BFU
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2011
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 82,016 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 31 Jan 2026 82,016 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2025 79,428 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2024 75,045 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 66,843 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 63,112 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 55,483 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 51,949 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (hankook 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 46,046 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 11 Mar 2019 46,045 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 37,400 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay.

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Under trays fitted obscuring some under side components.

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 26,875 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay.

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under trays fitted obscuring some under side components.

Pass 22 Jan 2016 15,321 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay.

Under trays fitted obscuring some under side components.

Pass 26 Oct 2015 14,991 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay.

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

Tyres have slight cracking on the tread.

Under trays fitted obscuring some under side components.

Pass 7 Nov 2014 11,297 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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SX61 BFU is a 2011 Mini Cooper S in Orange with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 2011 Mini Cooper S models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.6% with a typical mileage of 51,948 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The Mini Cooper S typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 15 years old, this Mini Cooper S is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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SX61 BFU is a 2011 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 11 November 2011.

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