2003 MINI 1.6L Petrol · BL52 AEE
2003 MINI (1.6L, petrol). First registered 03 Jan 2003. Recorded mileage 113,184 miles. MOT expired on 08 Nov 2025.
- Make & Model
- MINI MINI
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 08 Nov 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 113,184 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
BL52 AEE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/11/2024
- 113,184 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 22 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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BL52 AEE Mileage History
- 31/08/202297,575 mi
- 05/10/2023106,840 mi+9,265 mi
- 07/11/2023106,874 mi+34 mi
- 09/11/2024113,184 mi+6,310 mi
- 09/11/2024113,184 mi
Average of roughly 7,118 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
BL52 AEE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Mini Mini (BL52 AEE) between August 2022 and November 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 09 November 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (12 issues), Suspension (10 issues), Lighting (10 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Windscreen (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 51 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 Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii))”; “Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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