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YG13 BNU

2013 Mini Cooper D

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

96,426 mi
Last recorded96,426 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 2013 Mini Cooper D60,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG13 BNU
MakeMini
ModelCooper D
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 96,426 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2024 93,857 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jul 2024 93,857 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2023 90,651 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2022 84,709 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 75,439 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2021 75,439 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 65,109 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2020 65,109 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 51,611 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge close to limt (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 42,166 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

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

Pass 2 Mar 2017 38,280 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 31,960 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2016 31,960 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper D?

Based on 102,243 MOT tests across 8,949 vehicles.

80.0%
Pass Rate
6,017
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
8,949
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 515
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 510
Registration plate lamp not working 410
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YG13 BNU is a 2013 Mini Cooper D in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2013 Mini Cooper D models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.8% with a typical mileage of 60,954 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 Cooper D fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 515 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YG13 BNU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Cooper D typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 13 years old, this Mini Cooper D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YG13 BNU registered?

YG13 BNU is a 2013 Mini Cooper D, first registered on 21 March 2013.

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