BJ61 EKE

2011 MINI — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check

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

Vehicle details

Make & model
MINI
Year
2011
Fuel
PETROL
Colour
BLACK
Engine
1600 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Untaxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Not valid
MOT due
was due 31 May 2023
Last recorded mileage
35,886 mi

AI verdict CAUTION 68/100

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

This 2011 Mini has 9 MOT tests on record with a 78% pass rate and 35,886 miles. The mileage trajectory is consistent, but the underlying mechanical issues warrant significant caution.

The vehicle shows consistent, normal annual usage averaging 8,550 miles/year, with no suspicious drops or spikes in the 35,886-mile MOT history.

Things to check

  • Head gasket failure reported by community — a major, expensive repair.
  • 2020 MOT gap — vehicle was off-road or not serviced, raising reliability concerns.
  • First MOT in 2014 at 35,886 miles is unusually late for a 2011 registration.

Working in its favour

  • Consistent, normal annual mileage averaging 8,550 miles/year.
  • No recurring MOT failures or advisories on the same system.
  • Recent clean MOT pass in June 2022 with no current advisories.
  • Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars (2024) indicates good safety features.

Mileage history

Aug 2014: 35,886 mi PASSApr 2016: 67,222 mi FAILApr 2016: 67,225 mi PASSSep 2016: 72,224 mi PASSOct 2017: 77,970 mi PASSJul 2019: 85,737 mi FAILJul 2019: 85,737 mi PASSFeb 2021: 91,521 mi PASSJun 2022: 97,659 mi PASS98k67k36kAug 2014Jun 2022

MOT test history — 7/9 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Aug 2014 PASS 35,886 mi None recorded
Apr 2016 FAIL 67,222 mi
FAIL Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
FAIL Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
FAIL Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
FAIL Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Apr 2016 PASS 67,225 mi None recorded
Sep 2016 PASS 72,224 mi None recorded
Oct 2017 PASS 77,970 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Jul 2019 FAIL 85,737 mi
PRS Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
PRS Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
PRS Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Jul 2019 PASS 85,737 mi None recorded
Feb 2021 PASS 91,521 mi None recorded
Jun 2022 PASS 97,659 mi None recorded

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This page shows public vehicle data for registration BJ61 EKE, 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.