2020 MINI John Cooper Works 2.0L Petrol · A5 XEM

The 2020 MINI John Cooper Works presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 23 October 2025 at 10,108 miles passed with no defects recorded, continuing an unbroken run of clean MOT outcomes across four consecutive annual examinations. Mileage accumulation has been exceptionally low for a six-year-old performance hatch. The record shows 5,518 miles at the 13 March 2023 test, rising to 7,894 miles by 12 March 2024, 9,764 miles on 18 March 2025, and 10,108 miles by October 2025. That equates to roughly 1,685 miles per year. No gaps or sudden accumulation appear; the car has covered only 344 miles between the last two tests. Such low use suggests prolonged standing periods, though the sparse history gives no advisories to indicate neglect of consumables. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection despite the clean record. Standing time promotes tyre sidewall cracking, flat spots on the tread, and seized brake calipers through lack of use. The tester logged no corrosion or structural concerns, but damp storage can hide underbody rust on sills and subframes not visible in a pass result. Check the condition of suspension bushes and coil springs for perishing from inactivity, and confirm brake discs are free of lip wear and binding. Verify the service history matches the low mileage, as infrequent oil changes pose greater risk than high-mileage use on this B48 engine.