2016 MINI Cooper S 2.0L Diesel · EX16 VML
2016 MINI Cooper S (2.0L, diesel). First registered 28 Jun 2016. Recorded mileage 90,649 miles. MOT valid until 31 Jul 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- MINI COOPER S
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 31 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 90,649 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EX16 VML Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/07/2026
- 90,649 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EX16 VML 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 2016 Mini Cooper S (EX16 VML) between July 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 20 July 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: Tyres (6 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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 Front Upper Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”.
EX16 VML Mileage History
- 18/07/202474,797 mi
- 30/07/202585,974 mi+11,177 mi
- 31/07/202585,974 mi
- 09/07/202690,647 mi+4,673 mi
- 20/07/202690,649 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 7,912 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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