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BW16 XLS

2016 Mini Cooper S

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

69,494 mi
Last recorded69,494 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Mini Cooper S36,845 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW16 XLS
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 69,494 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 20 May 2025 63,504 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also stepped and smooth inner edge 205 45 17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

tpms on

Pass 23 May 2024 58,636 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear tyre badly worn at inner edge and cracking in tread

Fail 10 May 2024 58,622 miles

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

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear tyre badly worn at inner edge and cracking in tread

Pass 11 May 2023 53,775 miles

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

both rear tyres cracking in tread

Pass 9 May 2022 44,731 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 12 May 2021 39,629 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 39,605 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2020 38,184 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2020 38,184 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2019 28,041 miles

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

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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BW16 XLS is a 2016 Mini Cooper S in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 BW16 XLS registered?

BW16 XLS is a 2016 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 30 June 2016.

Is BW16 XLS safe to buy?

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