BK53 BWV

2003 MINI — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check

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

Vehicle details

Make & model
MINI
Year
2003
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
19 June 2026 (4 days away)
Last recorded mileage
8,704 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 2003 Mini has 23 MOT tests on record with a 87% pass rate and 8,704 miles. The MOT history shows two failures with no defect details and recurring advisories on windscreen and exhaust.

The vehicle shows extremely low annual usage, averaging only 2,444 miles per year, with a significant drop in recent years (e.g., 1,523 miles between Jun 2024 and Jun 2025).

Things to check

  • Very low annual mileage (2,444 mi/yr) for a 23-year-old vehicle, suggesting long periods of inactivity.
  • Two MOT failures (Jun 2023, Jun 2024) with no defect details provided, preventing proper assessment of repair quality.
  • Recurring advisories on windscreen (Jul 2018, Jun 2025) and exhaust (Jun 2023, Jun 2024) indicate ongoing wear.
  • The 2003 MINI model has a history of significant owner-reported faults (e.g., head gasket, timing chain).

Working in its favour

  • Euro NCAP (2024): 5-star safety rating.
  • Most recent MOT passed despite 3 historical failures
  • Valid MOT until June 2026, providing immediate peace of mind for roadworthiness.
  • No dangerous defects recorded in the MOT history, indicating no immediate safety hazards.

Mileage history

Sep 2006: 8,704 mi PASSSep 2007: 11,813 mi PASSSep 2008: 14,822 mi PASSSep 2009: 17,797 mi PASSSep 2010: 20,478 mi PASSSep 2011: 22,718 mi PASSSep 2012: 24,774 mi PASSAug 2013: 27,118 mi FAILAug 2013: 27,118 mi PASSSep 2014: 29,118 mi PASSSep 2015: 31,237 mi PASSSep 2016: 33,265 mi PASSAug 2017: 35,121 mi PASSJul 2018: 36,771 mi PASSMay 2019: 38,195 mi PASSJun 2020: 41,249 mi PASSJun 2021: 44,242 mi PASSJun 2022: 47,401 mi PASSJun 2023: 50,217 mi FAILJun 2023: 50,217 mi PASSJun 2024: 53,387 mi FAILJun 2024: 53,387 mi PASSJun 2025: 54,910 mi PASS55k32k9kSep 2006Jun 2025

MOT test history — 20/23 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Sep 2006 PASS 8,704 mi None recorded
Sep 2007 PASS 11,813 mi None recorded
Sep 2008 PASS 14,822 mi None recorded
Sep 2009 PASS 17,797 mi None recorded
Sep 2010 PASS 20,478 mi
USER ENTERED oil level low
Sep 2011 PASS 22,718 mi
ADVISORY Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Sep 2012 PASS 24,774 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
USER ENTERED Slight oil leak.
USER ENTERED All brake pipes showing signs of slight corrosion.
USER ENTERED Exhaust back box outer skin corroded.
Aug 2013 FAIL 27,118 mi
PRS Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
PRS Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
FAIL Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
ADVISORY Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
ADVISORY Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
ADVISORY Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
ADVISORY Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
USER ENTERED Both front brake pipes to brake hoses, are slightly corroded.
USER ENTERED Oil marks on engine.
USER ENTERED Rear brake pads wearing low.
Aug 2013 PASS 27,118 mi
ADVISORY Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
USER ENTERED Both front brake pipes to brake hoses, are slightly corroded.
USER ENTERED Oil marks on engine.
Sep 2014 PASS 29,118 mi
ADVISORY Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Sep 2015 PASS 31,237 mi
ADVISORY oil leak
ADVISORY power steering leak
ADVISORY Nearside Rear tyre perishing slightly
Sep 2016 PASS 33,265 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front tyre cracking slightly
ADVISORY Nearside Front tyre cracking on edges
ADVISORY Nearside Rear tyre perished on sidewall
Aug 2017 PASS 35,121 mi
ADVISORY Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated cracking a lot
ADVISORY Oil leak
ADVISORY Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
ADVISORY Rear exhaust back box cracked at weld slight blowing
Jul 2018 PASS 36,771 mi
MINOR Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped within spec (3.2 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive slightly leaking oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
May 2019 PASS 38,195 mi
MINOR Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Jun 2020 PASS 41,249 mi None recorded
Jun 2021 PASS 44,242 mi None recorded
Jun 2022 PASS 47,401 mi None recorded
Jun 2023 FAIL 50,217 mi
PRS Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Jun 2023 PASS 50,217 mi None recorded
Jun 2024 FAIL 53,387 mi
PRS Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Jun 2024 PASS 53,387 mi None recorded
Jun 2025 PASS 54,910 mi
ADVISORY Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box extremely corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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