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1998 BW

2016 Mini John Cooper Works

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

43,270 mi
Last recorded43,270 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Mini John Cooper Works34,276 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1998 BW
MakeMini
ModelJohn Cooper Works
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 43,270 miles
Pass 15 May 2025 40,032 miles
Pass 23 May 2024 33,449 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 26,629 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 21,728 miles

both rear tyres badly cracked/split

Fail 20 May 2022 21,728 miles

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

both rear tyres badly cracked/split

Pass 24 May 2021 17,260 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 17,209 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2021 17,207 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 16,763 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2019 13,118 miles

all four tyre have cracking to tread no cord showing

How Reliable is the Mini John Cooper Works?

Based on 140,278 MOT tests across 23,953 vehicles.

87.2%
Pass Rate
5,043
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
23,953
On UK Roads
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1998 BW is a 2016 Mini John Cooper Works in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2016 Mini John Cooper Works models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.1% with a typical mileage of 34,276 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Mini John Cooper Works typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 10 years old, this Mini John Cooper Works is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 1998 BW registered?

1998 BW is a 2016 Mini John Cooper Works, first registered on 29 March 2016.

Is 1998 BW safe to buy?

The MOT history for 1998 BW shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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