2002 MINI Cooper 1.6L Petrol · BU02 YZG
2002 MINI Cooper (1.6L, petrol). First registered 15 Apr 2002. Recorded mileage 47,794 miles. MOT expired on 02 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- MINI COOPER
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 47,794 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BU02 YZG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/09/2025
- 47,794 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BU02 YZG 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 2002 Mini Cooper (BU02 YZG) between August 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 04 September 2025 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: Brakes (5 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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 Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))”; “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))”.
BU02 YZG Mileage History
- 24/08/202346,700 mi
- 24/08/202346,702 mi+2 mi
- 29/08/202447,366 mi+664 mi
- 30/08/202447,370 mi+4 mi
- 04/09/202547,794 mi+424 mi
Average of roughly 538 miles per year across 5 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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