BP53 MXK

2004 MINI — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check

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

Vehicle details

Make & model
MINI
Year
2004
Fuel
PETROL
Colour
BLACK
Engine
1598 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
SORN
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Not valid
MOT due
was due 6 October 2024
Last recorded mileage
47,443 mi

AI verdict AVOID 47/100

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

This 2004 Mini has 24 MOT tests on record with a 75% pass rate and 47,443 miles. The mileage trajectory is highly suspicious, with periods of extremely low usage and a recent significant drop in annual mileage.

The mileage trajectory is highly suspicious, with periods of extremely low usage (e.g., 941 mi/yr before Sep 2022, 810 mi/yr before Oct 2023) and a significant drop in annual mileage after Sep 2021.

Things to check

  • No valid MOT since 2004 registration — vehicle is not roadworthy.
  • First MOT recorded on 2006-12-30 (after 2.5 years) — 17-year gap from registration.
  • Mileage dropped significantly from 15,397 miles/year (Oct 2019) to 962 miles/year (Sep 2022).
  • Mileage dropped significantly from 2,972 miles/year (Sep 2021) to 822 miles/year (Oct 2023).

Working in its favour

  • Euro NCAP (2024): 5-star safety rating.

Mileage history

Dec 2006: 47,443 mi FAILJan 2007: 47,634 mi PASSJan 2008: 65,919 mi FAILJan 2008: 65,919 mi PASSDec 2008: 82,063 mi PASSSep 2009: 92,441 mi PASSAug 2010: 102,092 mi PASSOct 2011: 109,316 mi PASSSep 2012: 124,243 mi FAILSep 2012: 124,243 mi PASSSep 2013: 131,800 mi PASSSep 2014: 136,872 mi PASSOct 2015: 142,848 mi FAILOct 2015: 142,858 mi PASSSep 2016: 149,387 mi FAILSep 2016: 149,387 mi PASSSep 2017: 162,064 mi PASSSep 2018: 169,198 mi PASSOct 2019: 184,595 mi FAILOct 2019: 184,597 mi PASSSep 2020: 192,378 mi PASSSep 2021: 195,350 mi PASSSep 2022: 196,312 mi PASSOct 2023: 197,134 mi PASS197k122k47kDec 2006Oct 2023

MOT test history — 18/24 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Dec 2006 FAIL 47,443 mi
FAIL Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Jan 2007 PASS 47,634 mi None recorded
Jan 2008 FAIL 65,919 mi
FAIL Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
FAIL Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Jan 2008 PASS 65,919 mi None recorded
Dec 2008 PASS 82,063 mi None recorded
Sep 2009 PASS 92,441 mi None recorded
Aug 2010 PASS 102,092 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
USER ENTERED Nail in offside rear tyre
Oct 2011 PASS 109,316 mi None recorded
Sep 2012 FAIL 124,243 mi
FAIL Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
ADVISORY Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Sep 2012 PASS 124,243 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
ADVISORY Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Sep 2013 PASS 131,800 mi None recorded
Sep 2014 PASS 136,872 mi None recorded
Oct 2015 FAIL 142,848 mi
FAIL Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
FAIL Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
ADVISORY front tyres starting to perish
Oct 2015 PASS 142,858 mi None recorded
Sep 2016 FAIL 149,387 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' corner (8.3.1d)
FAIL Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)
FAIL Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
FAIL Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
ADVISORY both front suspension arm bushes deteriorating
ADVISORY Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
ADVISORY corrosion on coil springs
ADVISORY corrosion on main brake pipes
Sep 2016 PASS 149,387 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' corner (8.3.1d)
ADVISORY both front suspension arm bushes deteriorating
ADVISORY Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
ADVISORY corrosion on coil springs
ADVISORY corrosion on main brake pipes
Sep 2017 PASS 162,064 mi
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Sep 2018 PASS 169,198 mi
ADVISORY Offside & Nearside front suspension arm mounting bushes deteriorated.
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oct 2019 FAIL 184,595 mi
MAJOR Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
MAJOR Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
DANGEROUS Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure also below legal limits (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
MAJOR Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
MINOR Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked (3.2 (a) (i))
MINOR Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oct 2019 PASS 184,597 mi
MINOR Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked (3.2 (a) (i))
Sep 2020 PASS 192,378 mi None recorded
Sep 2021 PASS 195,350 mi
ADVISORY Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material MULTIPLE (1.1.11 (c))
Sep 2022 PASS 196,312 mi
ADVISORY Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Coil spring corroded BOTH REAR (5.3.1 (b) (i))
MINOR Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated STARTING TO RELEASE GREASE (6.1.7 (g) (i))
ADVISORY Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH FRONT (REAR BUSHES) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oct 2023 PASS 197,134 mi
ADVISORY Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH FRONT TO REAR (EACH SIDE OF FUEL TANK) (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (REAR BUSH) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (REAR BUSH) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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This page shows public vehicle data for registration BP53 MXK, 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.