2003 MINI 1.6L Petrol · BG53 ODV
2003 MINI (1.6L, petrol). First registered 10 Oct 2003. Recorded mileage 158,019 miles. MOT expired on 15 May 2026.
- Make & Model
- MINI MINI
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 May 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 158,019 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BG53 ODV Key Findings
- 30 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/04/2025
- 158,019 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 10 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (34 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BG53 ODV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
30 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Mini Mini (BG53 ODV) between October 2006 and April 2025.
The record contains 20 passes and 10 failures.
The most recent test on 22 April 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 10 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (34 issues), Suspension (13 issues), Tyres (12 issues), Lighting (12 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (8 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 83 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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
BG53 ODV Mileage History
- 07/10/200634,237 mi
- 28/09/200741,620 mi+7,383 mi
- 01/10/200847,988 mi+6,368 mi
- 08/10/200848,163 mi+175 mi
- 19/06/200952,024 mi+3,861 mi
- 19/05/201063,191 mi+11,167 mi
- 19/05/201063,191 mi
- 23/05/201174,339 mi+11,148 mi
- 23/05/201174,339 mi
- 18/06/201285,835 mi+11,496 mi
- 18/06/201285,835 mi
- 13/06/201396,043 mi+10,208 mi
- 13/06/201396,043 mi
- 10/06/2014109,130 mi+13,087 mi
- 11/06/2014109,131 mi+1 mi
- 23/01/2015117,002 mi+7,871 mi
- 01/03/2016123,418 mi+6,416 mi
- 01/03/2016123,418 mi
- 07/02/2017129,409 mi+5,991 mi
- 09/02/2018139,489 mi+10,080 mi
- 22/02/2019145,700 mi+6,211 mi
- 18/02/2020148,793 mi+3,093 mi
- 12/02/2021149,930 mi+1,137 mi
- 26/02/2021150,248 mi+318 mi
- 10/05/2022153,296 mi+3,048 mi
- 04/05/2023155,069 mi+1,773 mi
- 17/05/2023155,102 mi+33 mi
- 18/04/2024156,496 mi+1,394 mi
- 16/04/2025158,017 mi+1,521 mi
- 22/04/2025158,019 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 6,676 miles per year across 30 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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