2018 MINI — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check
Data from DVLA & DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026.
Vehicle details
- Make & model
- MINI
- Year
- 2018
- Fuel
- PETROL
- Colour
- WHITE
- Engine
- 1998 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Taxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Valid
- MOT due
- 4 August 2026 (51 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 33,147 mi
AI verdict CAUTION 48/100
AI analysis by CarGPT, generated 11 June 2026 from this vehicle's MOT record. Not professional advice — always inspect before buying.
This 2018 Mini has 7 MOT tests on record with a 71% pass rate and 33,147 miles.
The vehicle shows consistent, low annual mileage averaging 7,337 miles/year, with no suspicious drops or spikes, including a recent 2,877-mile period between July 2024 and August 2025.
Things to check
- 2023-07-10: Failed MOT for offside windscreen wiper, a safety-critical defect.
- Community-reported 'head gasket' failure: This is a critical, high-risk component for a 2018 MINI.
- Community-reported 'Rear strut/spring failure with ABS sensor and brake line damage in Mini': This is a serious structural/safety failure.
- Community-reported 'timing chain' failure: This is a high-risk component for a 2018 MINI.
Working in its favour
- Valid MOT until 2026-08-04, indicating current roadworthiness.
- Consistent, low annual mileage (7,337 mi/yr) suggests light use and less wear.
- No recurring major failures or dangerous defects on the MOT record.
- Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars (2024) indicates high safety standards.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 5/7 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2021 | PASS | 33,147 mi | None recorded |
| Jul 2022 | PASS | 40,362 mi | None recorded |
| Jul 2023 | FAIL | 46,675 mi |
MAJOR Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
|
| Jul 2023 | PASS | 46,675 mi | None recorded |
| Jul 2024 | FAIL | 52,870 mi |
MAJOR Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i)) MAJOR Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i)) MAJOR Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i)) MAJOR Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
|
| Jul 2024 | PASS | 52,870 mi | None recorded |
| Aug 2025 | PASS | 55,747 mi | None recorded |
About this page
This page shows public vehicle data for registration BC18 EFV, sourced from official DVLA and DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026. It contains no information about the vehicle's owner or keeper. The AI verdict is generated from the MOT record and known model issues; it is guidance, not a professional inspection. If you are connected to this vehicle and want this page removed, use remove my vehicle — removal is immediate.