2016 MINI — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check
Data from DVLA & DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026.
Vehicle details
- Make & model
- MINI
- Year
- 2016
- Fuel
- PETROL
- Colour
- RED
- Engine
- 1499 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Untaxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Valid
- MOT due
- 29 November 2026 (167 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 12,711 mi
AI verdict BUY 82/100
AI analysis by CarGPT, generated 11 June 2026 from this vehicle's MOT record. Not professional advice — always inspect before buying.
This 2016 Mini has 7 MOT tests on record with a 100% pass rate and 12,711 miles. While there is a clear pattern of tyre advisories, the consistent low mileage and valid MOT make it a strong candidate.
The vehicle shows consistently low annual mileage averaging 4,024 miles/year, with no suspicious drops or spikes, indicating light and careful use.
Things to check
- The 'Untaxed' DVLA status requires immediate clarification and resolution before purchase.
- The 2016 MINI model has a history of head gasket and timing chain issues, which are expensive to repair.
Working in its favour
- Most recent MOT passed — clean at last test
- Perfect MOT record with 7 consecutive passes and no failures since first registration in 2016.
- Consistent low annual mileage (4,024 miles/year) suggests light use and minimal wear on components.
- No dangerous defects or major failures recorded in the MOT history, indicating good roadworthiness.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 7/7 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2019 | PASS | 12,711 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Nail in tyre
|
| Nov 2020 | PASS | 17,240 mi | None recorded |
| Nov 2021 | PASS | 22,374 mi | None recorded |
| Nov 2022 | PASS | 26,604 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Front Nail in tyre
|
| Nov 2023 | PASS | 30,957 mi | None recorded |
| Nov 2024 | PASS | 35,437 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking 205/45 17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
|
| Nov 2025 | PASS | 39,727 mi | None recorded |
About this page
This page shows public vehicle data for registration BL66 ULR, 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.