2019 MINI Cooper S 2.0L Petrol · T12 KEA

The vehicle's roadworthiness shows a recent downward trend in maintenance standards. While the car passed its most recent test on 27 March 2026 at 53,302 miles, the history reveals a pattern of recurring tyre-related failures and advisories. The tester flagged an offside front tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn on the edge, which mirrors an advisory from the 12 March 2025 test at 46,143 miles. The failure in March 2026 also highlighted a structural issue with the nearside front tyre, which exhibited a bulge caused by separation or partial failure. Mileage accumulation appears consistent with a typical seven-year usage pattern. The vehicle has covered 53,302 miles, averaging roughly 7,600 miles per year. The records show steady progression from 15,878 miles in April 2021 to the current 53,302 miles. There are no significant gaps in the testing timeline, and the mileage increases suggest regular, predictable use rather than long periods of inactivity or heavy commercial application. A prospective buyer should focus on the vehicle's wheel alignment and suspension components. The repeated mention of tyres being worn on the edge, specifically in the March 2026 and March 2025 tests, strongly suggests an underlying tracking issue or worn suspension bushes. These recurring tyre defects indicate that the previous owner has neglected basic maintenance or failed to address steering geometry faults. Beyond the tyres, a physical inspection of the suspension system is necessary to rule out worn control arms or dampers that could be causing uneven tread wear. Given the structural failure noted in the nearside tyre in March 2026, checking the integrity of the wheel rims and ensuring no further sidewall damage exists is essential. The mechanical history is otherwise clean, with no recorded issues regarding brakes, emissions, or structural corrosion.