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YF59 BZL

2009 Mini Mini (R57)

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

83,057 mi
Last recorded83,057 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Mini Mini (R57)51,461 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF59 BZL
MakeMini
ModelMini (R57)
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 83,057 miles

engine sump badly corroded

front sub- frame and running badly corroded

Fail 27 Jul 2026 83,057 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

engine sump badly corroded

front sub- frame and running badly corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2025 80,970 miles

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

Front suspension components corroded

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe plastic coating swollen (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe plastic coating swollen (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened splitting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened splitting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear suspension components corroded

fuel cap seal slightly deterioated

Pass 15 May 2024 77,031 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe plastic coating swollen (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe plastic coating swollen (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened splitting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened splitting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 May 2024 77,030 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall / slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe plastic coating swollen (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe plastic coating swollen (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened splitting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened splitting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

TPM lit

Pass 27 Feb 2023 72,903 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

front suspension components corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2021 67,689 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2020 64,437 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 55,069 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened strut top mount. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened strut top mount. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2018 45,840 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 44,666 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2016 44,666 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Dec 2015 34,388 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Dec 2015 34,388 miles

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 24,934 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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)

Pass 19 Dec 2013 17,066 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 13,388 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Mini (R57)?

Based on 45,115 MOT tests across 3,155 vehicles.

79.2%
Pass Rate
4,754
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
3,155
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 365
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 324
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 244
Registration plate lamp not working 223
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YF59 BZL is a 2009 Mini Mini (R57) in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2009 Mini Mini (R57) models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.5% with a typical mileage of 51,461 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 (R57) fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 365 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YF59 BZL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Mini (R57) typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 17 years old, this Mini Mini (R57) is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YF59 BZL is a 2009 Mini Mini (R57), first registered on 16 December 2009.

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