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WJ61 BCZ

2011 Mini Mini (R60)

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

146,889 mi
Last recorded146,889 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Mini Mini (R60)60,670 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ61 BCZ
MakeMini
ModelMini (R60)
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 146,889 miles

underside of vehicle has slight corrosion

Pass 22 Aug 2025 145,961 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 22 Aug 2025 145,853 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2024 143,681 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2024 143,681 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2023 138,897 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2022 128,862 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 118,691 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 108,448 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 89,009 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning upper (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning upper (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 9 Aug 2019 89,009 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning upper (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning upper (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2018 76,529 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 63,557 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2016 49,589 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2016 49,491 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/45 r18 RF (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Sep 2015 43,285 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 34,191 miles

Emissions too clean to get a reading

How Reliable is the Mini Mini (R60)?

Based on 195,464 MOT tests across 14,155 vehicles.

83.2%
Pass Rate
5,727
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
14,155
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 930
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 884
Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 569
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 538
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WJ61 BCZ is a 2011 Mini Mini (R60) in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2011 Mini Mini (R60) models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.9% with a typical mileage of 60,670 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 Mini (R60) fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 930 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WJ61 BCZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Mini (R60) typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 15 years old, this Mini Mini (R60) is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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WJ61 BCZ is a 2011 Mini Mini (R60), first registered on 30 September 2011.

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