2004 MINI Cooper 1.6L Petrol · BP53 TVE
2004 MINI Cooper (1.6L, petrol). First registered 21 Jan 2004. Recorded mileage 120,417 miles. MOT valid until 09 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- MINI COOPER
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 120,417 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BP53 TVE Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/12/2025
- 120,417 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BP53 TVE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Mini Cooper (BP53 TVE) between June 2007 and December 2025.
The record contains 19 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 10 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (6 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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 Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)”; “Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”; “Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)”.
BP53 TVE Mileage History
- 28/06/200735,728 mi
- 21/06/200846,257 mi+10,529 mi
- 21/06/200846,257 mi
- 17/06/200957,877 mi+11,620 mi
- 13/05/201066,461 mi+8,584 mi
- 11/05/201174,112 mi+7,651 mi
- 08/05/201279,511 mi+5,399 mi
- 09/05/201279,524 mi+13 mi
- 09/05/201383,343 mi+3,819 mi
- 09/05/201383,343 mi
- 08/05/201487,855 mi+4,512 mi
- 02/05/201591,729 mi+3,874 mi
- 07/05/201591,753 mi+24 mi
- 23/04/201695,079 mi+3,326 mi
- 29/04/201799,069 mi+3,990 mi
- 26/04/2018102,896 mi+3,827 mi
- 08/05/2019107,019 mi+4,123 mi
- 08/05/2019107,019 mi
- 23/10/2020110,826 mi+3,807 mi
- 28/10/2021111,530 mi+704 mi
- 27/10/2022112,136 mi+606 mi
- 26/10/2023113,111 mi+975 mi
- 17/10/2024114,098 mi+987 mi
- 10/12/2025120,417 mi+6,319 mi
Average of roughly 4,589 miles per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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