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2020 MINI Cooper 1.5L Petrol · BG20 AAN

BG20 AAN

2020 MINI Cooper (1.5L, petrol). First registered 23 May 2020. Recorded mileage 66,523 miles. MOT valid until 22 May 2027. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027.

Make & Model
MINI COOPER
Year / Origin
2020 · Birmingham
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 22 May 2027
Road Tax
Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
Recorded Mileage
66,523 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.5L
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MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 22 May 2027
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01 Mar 2027
Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2020
Engine
1499cc
Mechanical Assessment

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The vehicle is currently roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend, having passed its most recent MOT on 6 May 2025 at 46,283 miles. This test was completed without any defects or advisories, indicating the car met all regulatory standards at that time. The record shows a clean history of passes, though a failure on 22 April 2025 suggests a brief period of non-compliance that was rectified within two weeks. Mileage accumulation has increased significantly in the last year. The car covered only 17,000 miles between May 2023 and May 2024, but surged by nearly 27,000 miles between May 2024 and May 2025. This sudden spike in usage suggests a change in ownership or a shift in the vehicle's primary purpose, moving from light city use to more intensive commuting. The absence of advisories across all four tests is unusual for a vehicle of this age and suggests a high standard of preventative maintenance or very light wear on key components. There are no recurring flags for suspension bushes, brake disc corrosion, or exhaust emissions. The lack of recorded defects indicates the previous owner did not neglect basic consumables. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the brake pads and tyre tread depths. The rapid increase in mileage since May 2024 likely accelerated the wear on these items. While the MOT record is clean, the recent high-mileage phase means these components may be nearing the end of their service life despite the lack of official advisories.
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BG20 AAN Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 21/05/2026
  • 66,523 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)

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BG20 AAN MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 29 Oct 2026, 13:46
MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2020 Mini Cooper (BG20 AAN) between May 2023 and May 2026.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 21 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 9 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm No tread left (5.2.3 (e))”; “Front fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a))”; “Position lamp switch cannot be operated from the normal driving position (4.2.2 (b))”.

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ADVISORY

BG20 AAN Mileage History

  1. 24/05/20232,264 mi
  2. 17/05/202419,261 mi+16,997 mi
  3. 22/04/202544,995 mi+25,734 mi
  4. 06/05/202546,283 mi+1,288 mi
  5. 21/05/202666,523 mi+20,240 mi

Average of roughly 21,480 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

ULEZ Compliant
Euro 6 DG

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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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Good MOT pass rate (80%)
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