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
- WHITE
- Engine
- 1499 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Taxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Valid
- MOT due
- 24 July 2026 (40 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 16,512 mi
AI verdict CAUTION 58/100
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 10 MOT tests on record with a 70% pass rate and 16,512 miles. The car's low mileage is a positive, but the underlying issues need thorough investigation.
The vehicle shows consistent, normal annual usage averaging 8,632 miles/year, with no suspicious drops or spikes, and a recent low annual usage of 9,537 miles/year.
Things to check
- Recurring electrical faults: Offside Front Position lamp failed on 2024-07-24 and 2025-07-25, indicating a persistent issue.
- Timing chain advisory: A critical advisory for a timing chain was noted on 2025-07-25, a significant wear item for a 2016 MINI.
- Engine/Oil Major Failure: A major engine/oil failure was recorded on 2023-08-01, though no details are provided.
- Windscreen Major Failure: A major windscreen failure was recorded on 2024-07-24, though no details are provided.
Working in its favour
- Valid MOT until 2026-07-24, indicating current roadworthiness.
- Consistent, normal annual mileage averaging 8,632 miles/year, with no suspicious drops or spikes.
- No recurring major structural failures or dangerous defects across its MOT history.
- Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars (2024) demonstrates high safety standards for this model.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 7/10 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2019 | PASS | 16,512 mi | None recorded |
| Aug 2020 | PASS | 31,056 mi | None recorded |
| Jul 2021 | PASS | 43,190 mi | None recorded |
| Aug 2022 | PASS | 54,392 mi | None recorded |
| Aug 2023 | FAIL | 63,929 mi |
MAJOR Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
|
| Aug 2023 | PASS | 63,929 mi | None recorded |
| Jul 2024 | FAIL | 72,625 mi |
PRS Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both front tyres worn below 1.6mm on centre. ( replaced as req ) (5.2.3 (e)) PRS Nearside Rear Lower Position lamp not working Replaced side lamp bulb (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
|
| Jul 2024 | PASS | 72,625 mi | None recorded |
| Jul 2025 | FAIL | 82,591 mi |
MAJOR Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) MAJOR Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
|
| Jul 2025 | PASS | 82,591 mi | None recorded |
About this page
This page shows public vehicle data for registration BO15 HAM, 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.