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BB05 BEA

2013 Mini Cooper S

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

76,045 mi
Last recorded76,045 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Mini Cooper S45,332 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBB05 BEA
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 76,045 miles

Coolant leak ()

Engine oil level low

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2024 70,961 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 69,986 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 66,393 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 62,709 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 58,513 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 51,161 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 May 2018 40,649 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Fail 25 May 2018 40,649 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 32,926 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 21,203 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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BB05 BEA is a 2013 Mini Cooper S in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 2013 Mini Cooper S models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.1% with a typical mileage of 45,332 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The Mini Cooper S typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 13 years old, this Mini Cooper S is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BB05 BEA registered?

BB05 BEA is a 2013 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 30 July 2013.

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