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BU16 LFN

2016 Mini Cooper S

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,064 mi
Last recorded100,064 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Mini Cooper S36,845 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU16 LFN
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 100,064 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2026 100,040 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Feb 2025 86,936 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off bumper damage (0.1 (a))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2024 77,156 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Feb 2024 77,156 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 66,767 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2054517 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2022 55,957 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2022 55,957 miles

Nearside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (5.2.3 (k))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 44,955 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2021 44,802 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Feb 2020 36,318 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 24,714 miles

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

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

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

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

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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BU16 LFN is a 2016 Mini Cooper S in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BU16 LFN registered?

BU16 LFN is a 2016 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 1 March 2016.

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