MOT reliability
Bmw Mini cooper
12 vehicles · 91 completed MOT tests analysed
74%
MOT pass rate
Based on 12 Bmw Mini cooper vehicles and 91 completed MOT tests, the Bmw Mini cooper has an overall 74% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 78,910 miles.
12
Vehicles
91
MOT tests
6,257
Avg miles / year
1.8
Faults per test
1%
Dangerous-fault share
Bmw Mini cooper problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Bmw Mini cooper MOT tests:
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Other73%
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Brakes13%
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Lamps & electrical7%
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Steering6%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension6%
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Emissions & nuisance4%
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Seatbelts & equipment2%
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Body & structure2%
Bmw Mini cooper pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 3 | 67% |
| 3 | 6 | 83% |
| 4 | 7 | 86% |
| 5 | 6 | 67% |
| 6 | 4 | 100% |
| 7 | 7 | 71% |
| 8 | 6 | 67% |
| 9 | 6 | 67% |
| 10 | 6 | 67% |
| 11 | 6 | 67% |
| 12 | 3 | 100% |
| 13 | 3 | 100% |
| 14 | 7 | 57% |
| 15 | 4 | 75% |
| 16 | 5 | 60% |
| 17 | 4 | 75% |
| 18 | 2 | 50% |
Fuel types: Petrol (9), Other (2), Diesel (1)
Most common Bmw Mini cooper MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Bmw Mini cooper MOT tests:
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (4 times)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) (4 times)
- Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i)) (4 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) (3 times)
- Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) (3 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (3 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (3 times)
- Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i)) (3 times)
- Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i)) (3 times)
- Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a)) (3 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) (2 times)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) (2 times)
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
- Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i)) (2 times)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c)) (2 times)
Bmw Mini cooper pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | 4 | 100% | 39,662 |
| 2015 | 1 | 11 | 73% | 64,383 |
| 2008 | 2 | 17 | 94% | 51,931 |
| 2004 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 23,388 |
| 2003 | 1 | 5 | 60% | 50,665 |
| 2002 | 3 | 46 | 65% | 110,347 |
| 2001 | 1 | 2 | 50% | 136,676 |
Bmw Mini cooper reliability FAQ
Across 12 Bmw Mini cooper vehicles in our MOT data,
74% pass the MOT (a 26% failure rate), with about
1.8 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Bmw Mini cooper MOT issues are:
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1); Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c); Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i)).
The typical Bmw Mini cooper in our data has covered around
78,910 miles.
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