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YY15 VBZ

2015 Mini Cooper S

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

120,182 mi
Last recorded120,182 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2015 Mini Cooper S41,840 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY15 VBZ
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 120,182 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2025 115,367 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2024 110,171 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2023 105,685 miles

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

Offside Front Inner alloy wheel buckeld

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

Pass 21 Apr 2022 100,982 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2021 95,878 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 22 Apr 2021 95,876 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 26 Mar 2020 89,439 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2020 89,439 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Apr 2019 80,071 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 67,918 miles

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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YY15 VBZ is a 2015 Mini Cooper S in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2015 Mini Cooper S models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.2% with a typical mileage of 41,840 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 11 years old, this Mini Cooper S is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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YY15 VBZ is a 2015 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 22 May 2015.

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