2016 MINI Cooper S 2.0L Diesel · BA55 NDY

The 2026-03-26 MOT at 33,769 miles recorded a pass with only a defective front windscreen wiper blade both sides and poor front washers, indicating that the vehicle remains road-legal but that wiper maintenance has been neglected. No major mechanical failures or structural advisories appear in the subsequent record; the 2025 test showed no defects, and the 2024 failure concerned tyre structure rather than chassis or brake components, suggesting the maintenance record is largely stable. Mileage has risen from 14,395 miles in March 2019 to 33,769 miles in March 2026, averaging roughly 3,300 miles per year, well below the typical 10,000-12,000 miles per annum for a ten-year-old car, which points to light usage or extended periods of inactivity. The interval between the 2024-03-26 failure at 29,049 miles and the 2025-04-01 pass at 31,444 miles represents an increase of 2,395 miles in just over eleven months, a pace that remains moderate and does not indicate rapid wear accumulation. A buyer should therefore inspect the front suspension and steering geometry for the previously noted near-side front inner wheel distortion and any wear in the suspension bushes or coil springs, as these can precipitate tyre failures. Examination of the brake system for binding calipers, worn discs and pad thickness is advisable, given the history of tyre structural defects that often correlate with excessive brake usage. Particular attention must be paid to the condition of the front wheel arches and chassis for signs of corrosion or fatigue, especially where the 2020-04-14 failure recorded a tyre bulge, and to the condition of the wiper linkage and arm pivots, which have repeatedly shown smear and blade wear. Overall, the vehicle’s recent MOT confirms acceptable roadworthiness, but the low mileage, recurring wiper defects and past tyre structural issues suggest that the owner has not performed comprehensive preventive maintenance; a thorough in-person inspection of suspension, brakes, structural integrity and tyre condition is essential before purchase.