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BA16 WAU

2016 Mini Cooper S

Turquoise Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

46,186 mi
Last recorded46,186 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Mini Cooper S36,845 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA16 WAU
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2016
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 46,186 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2025 44,356 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2024 41,754 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 37,938 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 36,128 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 34,845 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2021 34,845 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2020 33,253 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 2 Mar 2020 33,253 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 28,920 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2019 28,920 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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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BA16 WAU is a 2016 Mini Cooper S in Turquoise with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BA16 WAU registered?

BA16 WAU is a 2016 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 31 March 2016.

Is BA16 WAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BA16 WAU shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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