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BV59 SDU

2009 Mini Cooper

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

79,615 mi
Last recorded79,615 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Mini Cooper59,600 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV59 SDU
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 79,615 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked. (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushs. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

parking brake warning light illuminated.

Fail 3 Sep 2025 79,614 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall + worn inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked. (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushs. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

parking brake warning light illuminated.

Pass 27 Sep 2024 74,718 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Sep 2023 73,050 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2023 73,048 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2022 71,577 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre badly cracked/perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 69,089 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly cracked - advise new tyre asap. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

fuel cap seal perishing

Pass 18 Sep 2020 67,369 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2020 67,338 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective seal perished/split (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2019 63,053 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak leaking by gearbox side (8.4.1 (a) (i))

fuel cap seal perished

Pass 14 Sep 2018 56,660 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2018 56,581 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Sep 2017 50,933 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2017 50,933 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2016 45,326 miles

ENGINE AND UNDER PANELS FITTED

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

Pass 21 Sep 2015 38,958 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine covers and undertrays fitted to vehicle.

Pass 30 Sep 2014 32,240 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 22,453 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 22,453 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 15,050 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper?

Based on 1,705,479 MOT tests across 247,583 vehicles.

86.5%
Pass Rate
5,128
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
247,583
On UK Roads
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BV59 SDU is a 2009 Mini Cooper in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2009 Mini Cooper models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 59,600 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 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 17 years old, this Mini Cooper is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BV59 SDU is a 2009 Mini Cooper, first registered on 28 September 2009.

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