BV08 BKL

2008 MINI — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check

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

Vehicle details

Make & model
MINI
Year
2008
Fuel
PETROL
Colour
RED
Engine
1598 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Taxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Valid
MOT due
24 September 2026 (102 days away)
Last recorded mileage
15,583 mi

AI verdict CAUTION 57/100

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

This 2008 Mini has 21 MOT tests on record with a 81% pass rate and 15,583 miles. The recurring tyre and windscreen advisories, combined with a history of major brake failures, indicate a high-risk purchase.

The vehicle shows suspiciously low mileage before Jun 2011 (379 mi/yr equivalent), followed by consistent but below-average annual usage (4,454 mi/yr) from 2011 onwards.

Things to check

  • Mileage anomaly: Suspiciously low mileage before Jun 2011 (379 mi/yr equivalent).
  • MOT History Gap: No MOT recorded between 2011-06-17 and 2012-06-14 (14-year gap).
  • Recurring Tyre Issues: Four advisories for tyre wear/damage across 3 tests (Jun 2019, Mar 2023, Mar 2024, Sep 2025).
  • Recurring Windscreen Damage: Four advisories for windscreen damage across 3 tests (Mar 2021, Mar 2023, Mar 2024, Sep 2025).

Working in its favour

  • Valid MOT until 2026-09-24, indicating current roadworthiness.
  • Consistent annual mileage since 2011, despite being below average.
  • No recurring major failures since the initial brake failure in 2020.
  • Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars (2024) for a 2008 model is exceptionally high.

Mileage history

Mar 2011: 15,583 mi PASSJun 2011: 15,686 mi PASSJun 2012: 21,399 mi PASSMay 2013: 25,697 mi PASSMay 2014: 29,104 mi PASSJun 2015: 33,296 mi FAILJun 2015: 33,296 mi PASSJun 2016: 36,336 mi PASSJun 2017: 40,156 mi PASSJun 2018: 42,596 mi FAILJun 2018: 42,596 mi PASSJun 2019: 45,265 mi PASSMar 2020: 46,396 mi FAILMar 2020: 46,396 mi PASSMar 2021: 50,835 mi PASSMar 2022: 57,539 mi PASSMar 2023: 65,965 mi PASSMar 2024: 73,273 mi PASSSep 2024: 75,528 mi PASSSep 2025: 78,887 mi FAILSep 2025: 78,895 mi PASS79k47k16kMar 2011Sep 2025

MOT test history — 17/21 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Mar 2011 PASS 15,583 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Jun 2011 PASS 15,686 mi None recorded
Jun 2012 PASS 21,399 mi None recorded
May 2013 PASS 25,697 mi
ADVISORY Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
May 2014 PASS 29,104 mi None recorded
Jun 2015 FAIL 33,296 mi
FAIL Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
ADVISORY Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Jun 2015 PASS 33,296 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Jun 2016 PASS 36,336 mi None recorded
Jun 2017 PASS 40,156 mi None recorded
Jun 2018 FAIL 42,596 mi
ADVISORY Central Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PRS Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Jun 2018 PASS 42,596 mi
ADVISORY Central Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Jun 2019 PASS 45,265 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Mar 2020 FAIL 46,396 mi
PRS Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
MINOR Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear tyre perished
Mar 2020 PASS 46,396 mi
MINOR Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear tyre perished
Mar 2021 PASS 50,835 mi None recorded
Mar 2022 PASS 57,539 mi None recorded
Mar 2023 PASS 65,965 mi
ADVISORY Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres starting to wear on edges (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
MINOR Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Mar 2024 PASS 73,273 mi
ADVISORY Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
MINOR Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
ADVISORY Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Sep 2024 PASS 75,528 mi
MINOR Headlamp lens slightly defective Nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Sep 2025 FAIL 78,887 mi
MAJOR Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Sep 2025 PASS 78,895 mi None recorded

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