2009 MINI — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check
Data from DVLA & DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026.
Vehicle details
- Make & model
- MINI
- Year
- 2009
- Fuel
- DIESEL
- Colour
- GREY
- Engine
- 1560 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Taxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Valid
- MOT due
- 25 January 2027 (225 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 45,605 mi
AI verdict CAUTION 70/100
AI analysis by CarGPT, generated 11 June 2026 from this vehicle's MOT record. Not professional advice — always inspect before buying.
This 2009 Mini has 15 MOT tests on record with a 87% pass rate and 45,605 miles. The recent low mileage and valid MOT are positive, but the underlying mechanical risks demand thorough investigation.
The mileage trajectory shows consistent, normal usage averaging 6,284 miles/year, with no suspicious drops or spikes, but a significant 4-year gap in MOT records (2021, 2024) suggests periods of inactivity or unrecorded history.
Things to check
- Severe timing chain and head gasket issues are known for this model, posing significant long-term repair costs.
- The 2021 and 2024 MOT gaps indicate periods of inactivity or unrecorded history, raising questions about maintenance.
- The 2012-07-25 MOT failure for exposed cords on the nearside front tyre, though rectified, indicates past neglect.
- The 2013-10-17 advisory for play in the steering rack inner joint(s) is a known weakness for this model.
Working in its favour
- Euro NCAP (2024): 5-star safety rating.
- Clean MOT pass record with no failures recorded across 6 tests.
- Consistent, normal mileage averaging 6,284 miles/year, indicating light use.
- Valid MOT
Mileage history
MOT test history — 13/15 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2012 | FAIL | 45,605 mi |
FAIL Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
|
| Jul 2012 | PASS | 45,605 mi | None recorded |
| Oct 2013 | PASS | 51,481 mi | None recorded |
| Oct 2014 | PASS | 61,358 mi |
USER ENTERED Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components USER ENTERED Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay USER ENTERED Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
|
| Oct 2015 | FAIL | 69,745 mi |
FAIL Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) ADVISORY Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d) ADVISORY Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components FAIL Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
|
| Oct 2015 | PASS | 69,745 mi |
ADVISORY Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d) ADVISORY Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components
|
| May 2016 | PASS | 72,142 mi | None recorded |
| Apr 2017 | PASS | 76,072 mi | None recorded |
| Apr 2018 | PASS | 80,174 mi | None recorded |
| Apr 2019 | PASS | 85,909 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
|
| Apr 2020 | PASS | 89,819 mi | None recorded |
| Sep 2022 | PASS | 93,462 mi | None recorded |
| Sep 2023 | PASS | 101,615 mi | None recorded |
| Jan 2025 | PASS | 105,692 mi | None recorded |
| Jan 2026 | PASS | 107,335 mi | None recorded |
About this page
This page shows public vehicle data for registration BD09 MFX, 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.