2004 MINI 1.6L Petrol · BW54 YLD
2004 MINI (1.6L, petrol). First registered 19 Nov 2004. Recorded mileage 213,657 miles. MOT valid until 14 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- MINI MINI
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 213,657 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BW54 YLD Key Findings
- 28 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/12/2025
- 213,657 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 10 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.
BW54 YLD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
28 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Mini Mini (BW54 YLD) between October 2007 and December 2025.
The record contains 18 passes and 10 failures.
The most recent test on 12 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 10 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (17 issues), Brakes (17 issues), Windscreen (11 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 38 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 (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))”.
BW54 YLD Mileage History
- 18/10/200717,472 mi
- 18/10/200827,945 mi+10,473 mi
- 04/11/200948,613 mi+20,668 mi
- 26/10/201066,874 mi+18,261 mi
- 27/10/201066,909 mi+35 mi
- 27/10/201184,420 mi+17,511 mi
- 19/10/201296,504 mi+12,084 mi
- 24/10/201296,505 mi+1 mi
- 15/10/2013106,021 mi+9,516 mi
- 15/10/2013106,022 mi+1 mi
- 27/03/2015114,166 mi+8,144 mi
- 27/10/2016123,511 mi+9,345 mi
- 16/11/2016123,511 mi
- 08/12/2016123,525 mi+14 mi
- 02/12/2017138,307 mi+14,782 mi
- 02/12/2017138,307 mi
- 09/11/2018156,021 mi+17,714 mi
- 30/11/2019175,048 mi+19,027 mi
- 30/11/2019175,048 mi
- 17/11/2020182,427 mi+7,379 mi
- 17/11/2020182,427 mi
- 04/12/2021185,168 mi+2,741 mi
- 09/12/2022190,475 mi+5,307 mi
- 09/12/2022190,475 mi
- 15/12/2023200,093 mi+9,618 mi
- 13/12/2024208,863 mi+8,770 mi
- 13/12/2024208,864 mi+1 mi
- 12/12/2025213,657 mi+4,793 mi
Average of roughly 10,808 miles per year across 28 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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