2018 MINI — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check
Data from DVLA & DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026.
Vehicle details
- Make & model
- MINI
- Year
- 2018
- Fuel
- PETROL
- Colour
- BLUE
- Engine
- 1998 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Taxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Valid
- MOT due
- 30 August 2026 (77 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 30,716 mi
AI verdict CAUTION 73/100
AI analysis by CarGPT, generated 11 June 2026 from this vehicle's MOT record. Not professional advice — always inspect before buying.
This 2018 Mini has 6 MOT tests on record with a 83% pass rate and 30,716 miles. The lack of detailed defect information for this failure is a major red flag, requiring immediate investigation.
Mileage is consistent with normal UK usage, averaging 7,019 miles/year, with no anomalies or suspicious drops detected across 6 MOT tests.
Things to check
- 2022-08-12: Failed MOT for 'Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively' — no defect details provided.
- 2022-08-12: Same-day retest PASS after initial failure for wiper indicates a quick fix but raises questions about prior maintenance.
- Potential head gasket or timing chain issues (common MINI 2018 model) — £500-£1500 for future repair costs.
- Brake fluid and coolant system health — £200-£400 for routine maintenance.
Working in its favour
- Euro NCAP (2024): 5-star safety rating.
- Most recent MOT passed despite 1 historical failure
- Consistent, normal mileage trajectory averaging 7,019 miles/year, well below UK average of 8,000.
- No recurring failures or advisories on safety-critical systems like brakes, suspension, or steering.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 5/6 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2021 | PASS | 30,716 mi | None recorded |
| Aug 2022 | FAIL | 35,259 mi |
PRS Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
|
| Aug 2022 | PASS | 35,259 mi | None recorded |
| Aug 2023 | PASS | 43,216 mi | None recorded |
| Aug 2024 | PASS | 48,477 mi | None recorded |
| Aug 2025 | PASS | 53,768 mi | None recorded |
About this page
This page shows public vehicle data for registration BU68 HPL, 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.