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MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the BMW Mini. Check any Mini by registration number below.

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73.7%

Avg Pass Rate

-16.2%

vs BMW Avg

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Year Ranges

Average

Reliability

BMW Mini — MOT Reliability Overview

The BMW Mini has an average MOT pass rate of 73.7%, which is 16.2 percentage points below the BMW brand average of 89.9%. This is a reasonable result that reflects typical UK reliability standards. Regular servicing and addressing advisories promptly will help keep your Mini on the road.

Before buying a used BMW Mini, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the BMW Mini performs at MOT across different model years.

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Based on 38 vehicles

73.7%Average
BMW average: 89.9%
Mileage at 5yr

98k mi

Other BMW Models

Compare MOT reliability across BMW models.

BMW 420d Xdrive M Sport Mhev Auto

90.4% pass rate

BMW X2 Sdrive18d Sport

87.3% pass rate

BMW X2 Sdrive18d M Sport X Auto

87.0% pass rate

BMW 550

82.4% pass rate

BMW 316 I

89.0% pass rate

BMW 540i Xdrive M Sport Mhev Auto

75.6% pass rate

Useful MOT Guides

Common MOT Failures

The most common reasons UK vehicles fail their MOT — and how to prepare.

MOT Checklist

Pre-MOT checklist to improve your chances of passing first time.

Advisory vs Failure

Understanding the difference between MOT advisories and failures.

See detailed fault analysis for BMW Mini

BMW Mini — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the BMW Mini MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the BMW Mini?
The average MOT pass rate for the BMW Mini is 73.7% compared to the BMW average of 89.9%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.
What are the most common MOT failures on a BMW Mini?
Check the detailed breakdown on this page for specific failure data by year range.
Is the BMW Mini reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 73.7%, the BMW Mini is rated as "Average" for reliability. This is around average — regular maintenance is recommended to avoid common failure points.
How do I check the MOT history of a BMW Mini?
Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.
What mileage should I expect on a BMW Mini?
Typical mileage for the BMW Mini: 97,743 miles at 5 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Mini to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

Check Your BMW Mini's MOT History

Enter the registration number for the full MOT history — free and instant.

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