2015 MINI — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check
Data from DVLA & DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026.
Vehicle details
- Make & model
- MINI
- Year
- 2015
- 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
- was due 4 June 2026
- Last recorded mileage
- 34,863 mi
AI verdict AVOID 40/100
AI analysis by CarGPT, generated 11 June 2026 from this vehicle's MOT record. Not professional advice — always inspect before buying.
This 2015 Mini has 10 MOT tests on record with a 70% pass rate and 34,863 miles. The mileage is extremely low for its age, raising significant concerns about its true condition and maintenance.
The vehicle shows extremely low annual mileage, averaging only 6,243 miles per year, with a 2020 service gap and a 2021 MOT entry that is significantly lower than expected.
Things to check
- AUTO-FLAGGED: DANGEROUS defect (May 2025): Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyre on 1.0 mm / 205,
- 2020 MOT gap: No MOT recorded for 2020, a major red flag for history.
- Dangerous head gasket failure: Recorded in 2018-05-08 MOT, a critical engine component failure.
- Dangerous tyre defects: Recurring DANGEROUS tyre failures in 2019 and 2025.
Working in its favour
- Valid MOT until June 2026: Provides immediate peace of mind regarding current roadworthiness.
- Consistent mileage: While low, the mileage trajectory is consistent, showing no signs of tampering.
- No recent major failures: The most recent MOT (May 2025) passed after addressing the dangerous tyre defect.
- Euro NCAP 5 stars: Indicates a high safety rating for this MINI model.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 7/10 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2018 | FAIL | 34,863 mi |
FAIL Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2) ADVISORY Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) FAIL Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) FAIL Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2) ADVISORY Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a) ADVISORY Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a) ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm Continental 205/45/17 84V runflat (4.1.E.1)
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| May 2018 | PASS | 34,864 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a) ADVISORY Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a) ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm Continental 205/45/17 84V runflat (4.1.E.1)
|
| May 2019 | PASS | 37,377 mi |
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3-4mm worn quite heavily inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
|
| Jan 2021 | PASS | 38,882 mi | None recorded |
| Apr 2022 | PASS | 42,877 mi |
ADVISORY Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt MINOR Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
|
| Jun 2023 | FAIL | 51,753 mi |
MAJOR Nearside Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Loose floormat removed from behind pedals ADVISORY Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test freshener from mirror (3.1 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Coolant tank empty PRS Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) PRS Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
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| Jun 2023 | PASS | 51,753 mi |
ADVISORY Loose floormat removed from behind pedals ADVISORY Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test freshener from mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))
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| May 2024 | PASS | 58,627 mi | None recorded |
| May 2025 | FAIL | 64,862 mi |
MAJOR Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) ADVISORY tpms light on MAJOR Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both fronts (3.4 (b) (ii)) MAJOR Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) ADVISORY side sill covers fitted DANGEROUS Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyre on 1.0 mm / 205,45w17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyre on 1.0 mm (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))
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| May 2025 | PASS | 64,862 mi |
ADVISORY side sill covers fitted
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About this page
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