BV17 LJL

2017 MINI — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check

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

Vehicle details

Make & model
MINI
Year
2017
Fuel
DIESEL
Colour
GREY
Engine
1496 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Taxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Valid
MOT due
3 February 2027 (233 days away)
Last recorded mileage
34,699 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 2017 Mini has 9 MOT tests on record with a 78% pass rate and 34,699 miles. The recent January 2026 MOT failure for brake pads, immediately followed by a pass, indicates a borderline pass that warrants careful verification.

The vehicle shows consistent, normal annual mileage averaging 9,267 miles/year, with no suspicious drops or spikes, indicating genuine usage.

Things to check

  • Jan 2026 MOT failure for 'Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin' (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) immediately before a pass.
  • Recurring advisories on tyres (Jun 2023) and lights (May 2021) across multiple tests.
  • Engine/Oil major failure in Jun 2023, though no details are provided in the MOT record.
  • Recent Jan 2026 MOT advisory for 'Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin' suggests immediate attention is needed.

Working in its favour

  • Euro NCAP (2024): 5-star safety rating.
  • Most recent MOT passed despite 2 historical failures
  • Valid MOT until February 2027, offering peace of mind for the next three years.
  • Consistent, normal annual mileage averaging 9,267 miles/year, indicating genuine usage.

Mileage history

Jun 2020: 34,699 mi PASSMay 2021: 45,413 mi FAILMay 2021: 45,413 mi PASSMay 2022: 55,433 mi PASSJun 2023: 63,985 mi PASSJun 2024: 73,719 mi PASSFeb 2025: 79,106 mi PASSJan 2026: 83,817 mi FAILJan 2026: 83,817 mi PASS84k59k35kJun 2020Jan 2026

MOT test history — 7/9 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Jun 2020 PASS 34,699 mi None recorded
May 2021 FAIL 45,413 mi
ADVISORY Items removed from driver's view prior to test
PRS Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
PRS Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
ADVISORY Nearside Front tyre worn outer edge
ADVISORY Offside Front tyre worn outer edge
May 2021 PASS 45,413 mi
ADVISORY Items removed from driver's view prior to test
ADVISORY Nearside Front tyre worn outer edge
ADVISORY Offside Front tyre worn outer edge
May 2022 PASS 55,433 mi None recorded
Jun 2023 PASS 63,985 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Nail in tyre
ADVISORY Items removed from driver's view prior to test
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Jun 2024 PASS 73,719 mi
ADVISORY Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Feb 2025 PASS 79,106 mi None recorded
Jan 2026 FAIL 83,817 mi
PRS Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
PRS Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
MAJOR Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Jan 2026 PASS 83,817 mi
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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This page shows public vehicle data for registration BV17 LJL, 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.