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YG16 BWZ

2016 Mini Cooper S

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,948 mi
Last recorded94,948 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Mini Cooper S36,845 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG16 BWZ
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 94,948 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2026 94,942 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/40 R18 92Y Run Flat (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jan 2025 75,926 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2024 67,718 miles

Offside Rear Shocker outer cover loose

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 26 Feb 2024 67,602 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/40/18 run flat (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shocker outer cover loose

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 13 Mar 2023 56,989 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 12 Mar 2022 50,413 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2022 50,413 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 12 Mar 2021 41,957 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2021 41,957 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 33,488 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 24,547 miles

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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YG16 BWZ is a 2016 Mini Cooper S in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2016 Mini Cooper S models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.3% with a typical mileage of 36,845 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 10 years old, this Mini Cooper S is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was YG16 BWZ registered?

YG16 BWZ is a 2016 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 17 March 2016.

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The MOT history for YG16 BWZ shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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