2004 MINI 1.6L Petrol · BSZ 4012
2004 MINI (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2004. Recorded mileage 106,341 miles. MOT valid until 15 Mar 2027. Taxed until 01 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- MINI MINI
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jun 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 106,341 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BSZ 4012 Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/03/2026
- 106,341 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BSZ 4012 MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Mini Mini (BSZ 4012) between May 2024 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 16 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (12 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 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 Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
BSZ 4012 Mileage History
- 11/05/2024101,017 mi
- 11/05/2024101,017 mi
- 07/05/2025103,974 mi+2,957 mi
- 09/05/2025103,979 mi+5 mi
- 16/03/2026106,341 mi+2,362 mi
Average of roughly 2,885 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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