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YF03 BES

2018 Mini Cooper S

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

50,200 mi
Last recorded50,200 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2018 Mini Cooper S28,816 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF03 BES
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 50,200 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2025 50,200 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Character groupings incorrect (0.1 (d))

Pass 9 Oct 2024 45,023 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 35,872 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 27,813 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2021 18,865 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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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YF03 BES is a 2018 Mini Cooper S in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2018 Mini Cooper S models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.4% with a typical mileage of 28,816 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Mini Cooper S typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 8 years old, this Mini Cooper S is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YF03 BES registered?

YF03 BES is a 2018 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 30 October 2018.

Is YF03 BES safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF03 BES shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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