2016 MINI Cooper S 2.0L Diesel · YL65 AEY
2016 MINI Cooper S (2.0L, diesel). First registered 02 Feb 2016. Recorded mileage 47,927 miles. MOT expired on 29 Sept 2026. Taxed until 01 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- MINI COOPER S
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Sheffield
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Aug 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 47,927 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
YL65 AEY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/09/2025
- 47,927 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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YL65 AEY Mileage History
- 14/07/202224,210 mi
- 29/06/202337,239 mi+13,029 mi
- 29/06/202337,239 mi
- 01/10/202443,825 mi+6,586 mi
- 26/09/202547,927 mi+4,102 mi
Average of roughly 7,404 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
YL65 AEY 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 2016 Mini Cooper S (YL65 AEY) between July 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 26 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (5 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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: “Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))”.
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