2016 MINI Cooper 1.5L Diesel · BD66 OLH

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness status based on the most recent MOT history. The most recent test conducted on 15 December 2025 at 110,329 miles resulted in a pass with no defects, despite a failure one mile prior on the same day. This anomaly suggests a minor administrative error or a trivial sensor-related failure that was rectified immediately before the retest. Since the December 2024 test, the vehicle has maintained a clean record without any recorded mechanical failures or structural advisories. The mileage pattern aligns with typical usage levels for a decade-old vehicle, averaging approximately 11,000 miles per annum. The data shows a significant increase of 18,984 miles between December 2024 and December 2025, indicating a period of heavy use during that year. Prior to this, the vehicle covered relatively low distances, recording only 54 miles between May and December 2023 and 1,219 miles in the year prior to that interval. This consistent mileage suggests the car is used regularly rather than left stationary for long periods, which generally allows for better lubrication of mechanical components. While the MOT history is clean of recorded faults, a buyer must focus on high-wear areas common to high-mileage MINI models. An inspection should prioritize the suspension bushes and coil springs for cracking, as these often degrade significantly after 100,000 miles. Given the recent spike in mileage, the condition of the brake discs and pads should be checked for uneven wear to ensure there are no binding calipers. The buyer should also inspect the chassis for surface corrosion, as the MOT test only identifies structural integrity issues once the rust reaches a critical threshold.