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BT11 LZJ

2011 Mini Countryman Cooper

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

103,491 mi
Last recorded103,491 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Mini Countryman Cooper57,767 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT11 LZJ
MakeMini
ModelCountryman Cooper
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 103,491 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2025 103,461 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing one bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2024 98,776 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2024 98,776 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 95,282 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2023 95,281 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2022 92,940 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 86,973 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2020 72,196 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 61,788 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2017 50,876 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 11 Dec 2017 50,876 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 45,040 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Nov 2016 45,040 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 39,826 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 33,858 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 27,712 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Countryman Cooper?

Based on 10,622 MOT tests across 943 vehicles.

85.1%
Pass Rate
5,506
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
943
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 38
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BT11 LZJ is a 2011 Mini Countryman Cooper in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2011 Mini Countryman Cooper models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 57,767 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 Countryman Cooper fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 38 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BT11 LZJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Countryman Cooper typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 15 years old, this Mini Countryman Cooper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BT11 LZJ registered?

BT11 LZJ is a 2011 Mini Countryman Cooper, first registered on 28 May 2011.

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