MINI COOPER2016 · 1.5L DIESEL

MOT 2026‑04‑28: The car passed, but the inspector flagged both front and rear tyres as worn close to the legal limit, with edges showing significant wear. This is the first defect recorded in the MOT history. The only other recorded wear issue was rear‑brake pads noted as thin at the 2024‑05‑02 test. Apart from that, the 2025, 2023 and 2022 tests were clean. The pattern shows tyre wear now becoming the dominant concern, while brake wear was previously highlighted but has not re‑appeared in later tests. The trend appears to be moving from a clean record to emerging tyre wear, suggesting the vehicle’s condition is beginning to deteriorate rather than improving. The mileage—127,000 mi on a ten‑year‑old MINI—averages about 12,700 mi per year, which is higher than typical for this model. This level of use can accelerate wear on consumables such as tyres, brakes, suspension bushings and drivetrain components. It does not, however, prove excessive abuse; it simply indicates the car has been driven more than the average owner‑car. For a buyer, the first things to check are: Tyre condition – confirm tread depth, look for uneven wear that could point to alignment or suspension issues.