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BJ09 OOW

2009 Mini Mini (R57)

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

84,035 mi
Last recorded84,035 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Mini Mini (R57)51,461 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ09 OOW
MakeMini
ModelMini (R57)
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 84,035 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 22 Apr 2026 84,034 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2025 81,998 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2024 78,844 miles

Advise o/s/f tyre 3mm tread depth and wearing edges and cracking in tread edges

Pass 5 Apr 2023 75,538 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Mar 2023 75,505 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Advise front n/s tyre cracking in tread edge 3mm tread depth and wearing outer edge

Pass 5 Apr 2022 72,775 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 71,075 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2020 71,075 miles

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2018 67,956 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Dec 2017 63,452 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 62,824 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 57,448 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 49,315 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 41,362 miles
Fail 30 May 2013 37,313 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

nsf and osf wipers torn

Pass 30 May 2013 37,313 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nsf and osf wipers torn

Pass 14 May 2012 27,125 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

How Reliable is the Mini Mini (R57)?

Based on 45,115 MOT tests across 3,155 vehicles.

79.2%
Pass Rate
4,754
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
3,155
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 365
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 324
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 244
Registration plate lamp not working 223
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BJ09 OOW is a 2009 Mini Mini (R57) in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2009 Mini Mini (R57) models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.5% with a typical mileage of 51,461 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 Mini (R57) fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 365 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BJ09 OOW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Mini (R57) typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 17 years old, this Mini Mini (R57) is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BJ09 OOW is a 2009 Mini Mini (R57), first registered on 30 June 2009.

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