BJ51 OBJ

2001 MINI — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check

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

Vehicle details

Make & model
MINI
Year
2001
Fuel
PETROL
Colour
SILVER
Engine
1598 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Taxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Valid
MOT due
21 December 2026 (189 days away)
Last recorded mileage
5,617 mi

AI verdict AVOID 50/100

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

This 2001 Mini has 24 MOT tests on record with a 83% pass rate and 5,617 miles. The extremely low mileage and numerous unresolved advisories make this vehicle a high-risk purchase.

The vehicle shows extremely low mileage averaging 1,224 miles/year, with a significant 4,095-mile jump before Nov 2015, and a 3.3× usage anomaly compared to UK average.

Things to check

  • Mileage anomaly: 1,224 mi/yr average is 15% of UK average, raising fraud concerns.
  • Recurring advisories: 13 advisories on critical systems (lights, tyres, brakes, emissions) across 10 tests.
  • Unresolved failures: 2 MOT failures with no defect details, indicating unresolved safety issues.
  • Age and wear: 25-year-old vehicle with 28,099 miles is a significant wear concern.

Working in its favour

  • Valid MOT: Current MOT is valid until 2026-12-21, confirming roadworthiness for now.
  • No recent failures: The two most recent tests (Dec 2022, Dec 2023) passed without immediate retest.
  • Consistent tax status: Vehicle has been consistently taxed since registration.
  • Euro NCAP rating: 5-star safety rating (2024) for a 2001 MINI is exceptional.

Mileage history

Oct 2005: 5,617 mi PASSOct 2006: 6,568 mi PASSFeb 2008: 8,089 mi PASSJul 2009: 9,970 mi PASSOct 2010: 11,160 mi PASSOct 2011: 11,818 mi PASSOct 2012: 13,072 mi PASSNov 2013: 13,887 mi PASSNov 2014: 15,997 mi PASSNov 2015: 20,205 mi PASSDec 2016: 22,874 mi FAILDec 2016: 22,876 mi PASSDec 2017: 24,077 mi FAILDec 2017: 24,077 mi PASSDec 2018: 25,721 mi PASSDec 2019: 26,110 mi FAILDec 2019: 26,110 mi PASSDec 2020: 26,826 mi PASSDec 2021: 27,279 mi PASSDec 2022: 27,716 mi FAILDec 2022: 27,716 mi PASSDec 2023: 28,099 mi PASS28k17k6kOct 2005Dec 2023

MOT test history — 20/24 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Oct 2005 PASS 5,617 mi None recorded
Oct 2006 PASS 6,568 mi None recorded
Feb 2008 PASS 8,089 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
USER ENTERED Non obligatory mirror damaged
Jul 2009 PASS 9,970 mi None recorded
Oct 2010 PASS 11,160 mi None recorded
Oct 2011 PASS 11,818 mi None recorded
Oct 2012 PASS 13,072 mi None recorded
Nov 2013 PASS 13,887 mi None recorded
Nov 2014 PASS 15,997 mi None recorded
Nov 2015 PASS 20,205 mi
ADVISORY n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge
ADVISORY rear exhaust rubbers split
Dec 2016 FAIL 22,874 mi
FAIL Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Dec 2016 PASS 22,876 mi None recorded
Dec 2017 FAIL 24,077 mi
FAIL Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Dec 2017 PASS 24,077 mi None recorded
Dec 2018 PASS 25,721 mi None recorded
Dec 2019 FAIL 26,110 mi
PRS Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
PRS Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Dec 2019 PASS 26,110 mi None recorded
Dec 2020 PASS 26,826 mi
MINOR Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
MINOR Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Dec 2021 PASS 27,279 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front position lamp lens damaged
MINOR Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Dec 2022 FAIL 27,716 mi
PRS Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
ADVISORY Offside Front side lamp/indicator lamp lense damaged but working correctly
Dec 2022 PASS 27,716 mi
ADVISORY Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
ADVISORY Offside Front side lamp/indicator lamp lense damaged but working correctly
Dec 2023 PASS 28,099 mi
MINOR Offside Front Position lamp insecure lens damaged (4.2.1 (c) (i))
MINOR Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Dec 2024 PASS —
ADVISORY Offside Front position light lens damaged
ADVISORY Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all and n/s/r been run flat (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Dec 2025 PASS —
ADVISORY Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all and both front and n/s/r almost exposing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity damaged (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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