BD58 BVL

2008 MINI — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check

Data from DVLA & DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026.

Vehicle details

Make & model
MINI
Year
2008
Fuel
PETROL
Colour
BLUE
Engine
1397 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Taxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Valid
MOT due
27 April 2027 (317 days away)
Last recorded mileage
6,533 mi

AI verdict AVOID 31/100

AI analysis by CarGPT, generated 11 June 2026 from this vehicle's MOT record. Not professional advice — always inspect before buying.

This 2008 Mini has 24 MOT tests on record with a 71% pass rate and 6,533 miles. The vehicle's extremely low mileage for its age, combined with a history of dangerous defects and unexplained gaps in testing, makes it a high-risk purchase.

The vehicle shows suspiciously low mileage, averaging only 5,754 miles per year, with a significant drop to 46 miles/year before July 2024 and 128 miles/year before April 2026, indicating periods of prolonged inactivity or very short journeys.

Things to check

  • Recurring major emissions failures across 6 tests (Feb 2020, Feb 2021, Feb 2022, Feb 2023, Feb 2024, Jul 2024).
  • Persistent brake system issues: multiple failures (Feb 2020, Feb 2021, Feb 2022, Feb 2023, Feb 2024) and advisories (Feb 2020, Feb 2024).
  • Dangerous defects recorded: Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of requirements (Feb 2021), Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (Feb 2024).
  • Unexplained MOT history gaps: No MOT recorded between Jan 2019 and Feb 2019, and between Feb 2021 and Feb 2022.

Working in its favour

  • Valid MOT until April 2027, indicating current roadworthiness.
  • No recent MOT failures or advisories, suggesting current owner has addressed issues.
  • Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars (2024) indicates strong safety features for its age.
  • Consistent mileage trajectory, despite low annual usage, shows no signs of tampering.

Mileage history

May 2011: 6,533 mi PASSApr 2012: 14,638 mi FAILApr 2012: 14,638 mi PASSApr 2013: 24,226 mi PASSApr 2014: 32,853 mi PASSApr 2015: 40,016 mi PASSJan 2016: 43,071 mi FAILJan 2016: 43,071 mi PASSJan 2017: 54,210 mi PASSJan 2018: 64,001 mi PASSJan 2019: 75,340 mi PASSFeb 2019: 76,264 mi PASSFeb 2020: 82,236 mi FAILFeb 2020: 82,240 mi PASSFeb 2021: 89,447 mi FAILFeb 2021: 89,469 mi PASSFeb 2022: 91,482 mi PASSFeb 2023: 97,338 mi PASSFeb 2024: 103,254 mi FAILJul 2024: 103,272 mi PASSJun 2025: 105,288 mi FAILJul 2025: 105,391 mi PASSApr 2026: 105,491 mi FAILApr 2026: 105,500 mi PASS106k56k7kMay 2011Apr 2026

MOT test history — 17/24 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
May 2011 PASS 6,533 mi
ADVISORY Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Apr 2012 FAIL 14,638 mi
FAIL Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Apr 2012 PASS 14,638 mi None recorded
Apr 2013 PASS 24,226 mi
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Apr 2014 PASS 32,853 mi
USER ENTERED front wipers slightly smearing
Apr 2015 PASS 40,016 mi
ADVISORY Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Jan 2016 FAIL 43,071 mi
PRS Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
PRS Offside Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Jan 2016 PASS 43,071 mi None recorded
Jan 2017 PASS 54,210 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Jan 2018 PASS 64,001 mi None recorded
Jan 2019 PASS 75,340 mi None recorded
Feb 2019 PASS 76,264 mi None recorded
Feb 2020 FAIL 82,236 mi
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Feb 2020 PASS 82,240 mi
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Feb 2021 FAIL 89,447 mi
MAJOR Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
MAJOR Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORY slight play in nsf inner rack joint
Feb 2021 PASS 89,469 mi
ADVISORY slight play in nsf inner rack joint
Feb 2022 PASS 91,482 mi None recorded
Feb 2023 PASS 97,338 mi None recorded
Feb 2024 FAIL 103,254 mi
MINOR Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
MAJOR Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside All direction indicators slightly discoloured side repeater (4.4.3 (a))
PRS Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY front flexi exhaust deteriorated
ADVISORY center exhaust joint slight leak of gases
ADVISORY Offside Front tyre low inner edge
MAJOR Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cracked (5.2.3 (d) (i))
MAJOR Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cracked (5.2.3 (d) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
MAJOR Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
MAJOR Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
MAJOR Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
MAJOR Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
ADVISORY coolant leak
Jul 2024 PASS 103,272 mi None recorded
Jun 2025 FAIL 105,288 mi
MAJOR Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
MAJOR Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
MAJOR Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
MAJOR Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
ADVISORY Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Coolant Level Below Min
Jul 2025 PASS 105,391 mi None recorded
Apr 2026 FAIL 105,491 mi
MAJOR Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
MAJOR Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
MAJOR Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
MAJOR Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
PRS Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
PRS Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
MAJOR Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
MAJOR Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Offside Front Service brake excessively binding Wheel bearing not checked (1.2.1 (f))
MAJOR Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Heavy rust to sub-frames
ADVISORY Coolant leak
ADVISORY Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
MAJOR Emissions unable to be completed Over heating (8.2.1.2 (d))
Apr 2026 PASS 105,500 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Heavy rust to sub-frames
ADVISORY Coolant leak
ADVISORY Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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