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BW56 JCW

2013 Mini John Cooper Works

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

97,386 mi
Last recorded97,386 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2025
Typical for 2013 Mini John Cooper Works44,646 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW56 JCW
MakeMini
ModelJohn Cooper Works
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2025 97,386 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2024 96,958 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 95,282 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 88,653 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 79,783 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 74,092 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in zine A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 58,880 miles

Front Stone damage, front screen, Zone A.

Nearside Front Nearside front road wheel, inner rim, damaged/out of shape.

Offside Rear Offside rear tyre tread, low on inner edge.

Pass 26 Feb 2018 54,296 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2018 54,295 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2016 47,873 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2016 47,873 miles

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

How Reliable is the Mini John Cooper Works?

Based on 140,278 MOT tests across 23,953 vehicles.

87.2%
Pass Rate
5,043
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
23,953
On UK Roads
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BW56 JCW is a 2013 Mini John Cooper Works in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2013 Mini John Cooper Works models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.9% with a typical mileage of 44,646 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Mini John Cooper Works typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 13 years old, this Mini John Cooper Works is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BW56 JCW registered?

BW56 JCW is a 2013 Mini John Cooper Works, first registered on 26 September 2013.

Is BW56 JCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW56 JCW shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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