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LC08 BJZ

2008 Mini Cooper

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

68,140 mi
Last recorded68,140 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mini Cooper61,507 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC08 BJZ
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 68,140 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

fuel cap seal cracking

Pass 24 Oct 2024 59,992 miles

fuel cap seal cracking

Fail 24 Oct 2024 59,992 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

fuel cap seal cracking

Pass 1 Nov 2023 49,419 miles

Engine oil level was below minimum level prior to test. Topped up as required before emission test was carried out.

Fuel cap/sealing device component cracking.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 1 Nov 2023 49,419 miles

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

Engine oil level was below minimum level prior to test. Topped up as required before emission test was carried out.

Fuel cap/sealing device component cracking.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 44,539 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device component cracking.

Fail 10 Nov 2022 44,538 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Fuel cap/sealing device component cracking.

Pass 11 Nov 2021 40,762 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2021 40,761 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Nov 2020 37,831 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing year of manufacture 2008

Fail 5 Nov 2020 37,831 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing year of manufacture 2008

Pass 24 Oct 2019 34,911 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing year of manufacture 2008 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Under covers fitted.

Pass 23 Oct 2018 31,767 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both nsfand osf tyres showing stress cracks between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2017 28,745 miles

under body trays fitted obscuring view to some testable components

Pass 18 Oct 2016 25,962 miles

o/s/r tyre deteriorated . over 8yrs old

Fail 15 Oct 2016 25,933 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

o/s/r tyre deteriorated . over 8yrs old

Pass 19 Oct 2015 24,162 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 21,768 miles

both front tyres wearing inner and outer edges

Pass 7 Jun 2013 19,355 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 25 May 2012 13,758 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 9,968 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 9,968 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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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LC08 BJZ is a 2008 Mini Cooper in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 2008 Mini Cooper models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 61,507 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 18 years old, this Mini Cooper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LC08 BJZ registered?

LC08 BJZ is a 2008 Mini Cooper, first registered on 24 June 2008.

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