2001 MINI 1.6L Petrol · BN51 SXX
2001 MINI (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2001. Recorded mileage 137,120 miles. MOT expired on 09 Nov 2019.
- Make & Model
- MINI MINI
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 Nov 2019
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (23 Mar 2019)
- Recorded Mileage
- 137,120 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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BN51 SXX Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/10/2018
- 137,120 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 10 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (31 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BN51 SXX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Mini Mini (BN51 SXX) between September 2006 and October 2018.
The record contains 12 passes and 10 failures.
The most recent test on 17 October 2018 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 10 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (31 issues), Brakes (22 issues), Tyres (17 issues), Windscreen (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 36 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: “Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”; “Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”.
BN51 SXX Mileage History
- 05/09/200636,877 mi
- 05/09/200636,877 mi
- 21/12/200638,791 mi+1,914 mi
- 21/12/200638,791 mi
- 17/06/200864,558 mi+25,767 mi
- 21/05/200980,623 mi+16,065 mi
- 29/05/200980,904 mi+281 mi
- 04/08/201084,296 mi+3,392 mi
- 30/09/201194,198 mi+9,902 mi
- 03/10/201194,203 mi+5 mi
- 13/12/2012105,824 mi+11,621 mi
- 14/12/2012105,828 mi+4 mi
- 08/01/2014112,615 mi+6,787 mi
- 09/01/2014112,615 mi
- 29/12/2014117,599 mi+4,984 mi
- 30/12/2014117,599 mi
- 04/02/2016125,342 mi+7,743 mi
- 16/03/2016125,345 mi+3 mi
- 02/08/2017133,212 mi+7,867 mi
- 10/11/2017133,212 mi
- 17/10/2018137,118 mi+3,906 mi
- 17/10/2018137,120 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 8,274 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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