2010 MINI (R57) 1.6L Diesel · BV60 JFE

The vehicle is roadworthy as of the most recent MOT on 25 February 2026, passing with a mileage of 101,678 miles. The pattern shows a single failure in February 2023 followed by three consecutive passes, indicating that the overall maintenance trend has stabilised, though corrosion and wear items persist and have not been fully resolved. Mileage has risen from 92,962 miles in February 2023 to 101,678 miles in February 2026, an average of roughly 6,300 miles per year. The increments between tests – 10 miles between the two 2023 entries, about 3,000 miles to the 2024 test, 2,200 miles to the 2025 test and 3,500 miles to the 2026 test – are consistent with normal annual usage for a 2010 model. No abrupt spikes or long gaps appear in the record, suggesting regular driving rather than periods of intensive mileage accumulation. A prospective buyer should focus on the front subframe, rear subframe and overall under‑body, all flagged as heavily corroded in the 2025 and 2026 tests. The front anti‑roll bar bushes, noted as worn or deteriorating from 2024 onward, merit inspection for play or noise. Brake components require attention: inner‑edge deterioration of the front discs is recorded in the two most recent passes, and thin front pads were flagged in the 2023 failure. The off‑side front coil spring fracture that caused the 2023 failure must be confirmed as repaired and the spring re‑checked for integrity. Front tyre tread is approaching the legal limit, so tyre condition should be verified. Finally, confirm that the horn and washer system, which failed in 2023, are now functional. Overall, the car passes current legal standards, but the recurring corrosion, suspension bush wear and brake wear indicate that remedial work has been limited. A thorough visual and functional inspection of the mentioned components is essential before purchase.