2008 MINI 1.4L Petrol · BN08 OPA
2008 MINI (1.4L, petrol). First registered 25 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 106,627 miles. MOT expired on 10 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- MINI MINI
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 106,627 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BN08 OPA Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/09/2025
- 106,627 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (17 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BN08 OPA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Mini Mini (BN08 OPA) between March 2011 and September 2025.
The record contains 15 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 12 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (17 issues), Lighting (10 issues), Windscreen (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 33 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: “Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”.
BN08 OPA Mileage History
- 02/03/201118,968 mi
- 19/03/201227,460 mi+8,492 mi
- 01/03/201334,760 mi+7,300 mi
- 19/03/201441,778 mi+7,018 mi
- 27/03/201548,029 mi+6,251 mi
- 29/03/201655,088 mi+7,059 mi
- 07/03/201761,524 mi+6,436 mi
- 28/03/201870,054 mi+8,530 mi
- 26/03/201976,555 mi+6,501 mi
- 27/03/201976,568 mi+13 mi
- 25/02/202083,158 mi+6,590 mi
- 25/02/202083,158 mi
- 24/02/202188,049 mi+4,891 mi
- 21/01/202293,009 mi+4,960 mi
- 15/06/202394,112 mi+1,103 mi
- 30/05/202499,582 mi+5,470 mi
- 31/05/202499,582 mi
- 08/09/2025106,548 mi+6,966 mi
- 12/09/2025106,627 mi+79 mi
Average of roughly 6,032 miles per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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