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YR61 BNJ

2011 Mini Cooper D

Red Diesel 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

149,165 mi
Last recorded149,165 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Mini Cooper D68,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR61 BNJ
MakeMini
ModelCooper D
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 149,165 miles

diesel injectors blowing

Fail 7 Jan 2026 149,160 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

diesel injectors blowing

Pass 1 Dec 2023 139,979 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both nearside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Nov 2022 135,529 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2022

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Headlamp not working on main beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working and both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 123,826 miles

Exhaust heatshield insecure (middle)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm worn inner edge and inner side wall splitting (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Sep 2021 123,733 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Exhaust heatshield insecure (middle)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm worn inner edge and inner side wall splitting (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 115,837 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arm bushes have play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 103,048 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres on legal limit. Both require replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 85,875 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2018 85,875 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 74,592 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 10 Sep 2016 59,617 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 51,914 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2014 43,999 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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YR61 BNJ is a 2011 Mini Cooper D in Red with a 1,600cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2011 Mini Cooper D models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.7% with a typical mileage of 68,200 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 YR61 BNJ, 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 15 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 YR61 BNJ registered?

YR61 BNJ is a 2011 Mini Cooper D, first registered on 13 September 2011.

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