2015 MINI Cooper S 2.0L Diesel · AB11 ROM

The vehicle presents a currently roadworthy status following the October 2025 test pass at 54,752 miles, with the maintenance trend appearing stable across the recorded history. The most recent pass on 2025-10-22 came on the same day as a failed attempt at identical mileage, though the DVSA record shows no defects logged against either outcome. Prior annual tests in October 2024 and October 2023 also returned passes with no advisories, indicating no escalating mechanical concerns across the three-year window. The recorded mileage of 54,752 against an 11-year-old 2015 Cooper S equates to roughly 4,977 miles per year, a low figure for the age. The car covered 3,482 miles between the October 2023 test at 47,817 miles and the October 2024 test at 51,299 miles, then added only 3,453 miles to the October 2025 reading. Such limited annual use suggests extended standing periods, which can accelerate rubber perishing in suspension bushes and cause surface corrosion on structural underbody members even where the MOT logged no faults. A buyer should physically inspect the suspension components and subframe for corrosion or degraded bushes given the low-use pattern and absence of advisory data. The same-day fail and pass at 54,752 miles in October 2025 warrants scrutiny of the tester's inspection conditions, though no defects were recorded. Brake discs and calipers should be checked for binding or pitting from disuse, and the exhaust emissions verified against the clean history. Given the sparse, clean record with no recurring faults, the Cooper S shows no evidence of neglected consumables or serious structural risk in the official data. An in-person check of tyres, wiper blades, and underbody condition remains prudent before purchase.