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RO09 BXL

2009 Mini Cooper D

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

123,279 mi
Last recorded123,279 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Mini Cooper D77,105 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO09 BXL
MakeMini
ModelCooper D
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 123,279 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH (4.1.4 (b))

LOWER ROLL RESTRICTOR/ENGINE MOUNTING WORN

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

Fail 10 Dec 2025 123,279 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH (4.1.4 (b))

LOWER ROLL RESTRICTOR/ENGINE MOUNTING WORN

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2024 115,607 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2024 115,607 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction aftermarket screen/display on dash (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2023 107,507 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2023 107,507 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2022 103,630 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 103,126 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 102,921 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2019 100,814 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre wearing both edges... it would appear this wear has been caused by under inflation

Fail 16 May 2019 100,814 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rearmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre wearing both edges... it would appear this wear has been caused by under inflation

Pass 12 Jun 2018 76,835 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 96,793 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 89,976 miles

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

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

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high level light has 25% of bulbs not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 79,010 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 79,010 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 67,630 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 59,963 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 50,938 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2012 37,790 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper D?

Based on 102,243 MOT tests across 8,949 vehicles.

80.0%
Pass Rate
6,017
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
8,949
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 515
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 510
Registration plate lamp not working 410
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RO09 BXL is a 2009 Mini Cooper D in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2009 Mini Cooper D models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.9% with a typical mileage of 77,105 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mini Cooper D fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 515 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RO09 BXL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Cooper D typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 17 years old, this Mini Cooper D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RO09 BXL registered?

RO09 BXL is a 2009 Mini Cooper D, first registered on 5 March 2009.

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