2016 MINI COOPER S2.0L Diesel

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, having passed its most recent inspection in July 2025 with no recorded defects. The maintenance trend presents as improving following a significant failure in April 2025, which was addressed and rectified. While the most recent result is clean, the previous failure indicates a period where critical safety-related components required immediate attention to bring the car back to legal standards. At 95,962 miles, the vehicle has followed a consistent usage pattern typical for its age, averaging approximately 9,600 miles per year. The mileage data shows steady progression between tests, with roughly 13,000 miles covered between May 2023 and 2024, and another 7,200 miles between 2024 and early 2025. This regularity suggests the car has not been sitting stationary, though the high cumulative mileage places standard stress on the drivetrain and rubber suspension components. A prospective buyer should conduct a thorough inspection of the braking system, as the April 2025 failure highlighted a nearside rear service brake binding and poor parking brake efficiency. Although these issues were reportedly repaired, it is essential to verify that the binding mechanism has not caused uneven wear on the discs or calipers. Additionally, the front tyres should be checked for remaining tread, as the previous test noted a depth significantly below the legal 1.6mm limit. The artwork wiper system should also be tested for effectiveness, following a failure in 2024 for poor clearance. Given the vehicle's age and mileage, a physical check of the suspension bushes and control arms is advisable, as no structural corrosion has been noted yet, but these are common areas of wear for this specific model at this interval.