2016 MINI Cooper 1.5L Diesel · FV16 NSK

The vehicle currently maintains a roadworthy status, showing an improving maintenance trend following a period of neglect. The most recent test conducted in December 2025 at 92,422 miles passed with only a minor advisory for a damaged windscreen. This represents a significant improvement over the end of 2023, where the vehicle failed on multiple critical braking components which have clearly been addressed given the subsequent clean tests. The mileage pattern is consistent with a ten-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 9,200 miles per year. The record shows steady usage, with roughly 8,500 miles covered between January 2024 and December 2024, and another 10,500 miles recorded between December 2024 and December 2025. This regularity suggests the car has been used for regular commuting rather than sitting stationary for long periods, which generally helps prevent the degradation of rubber components and brake seals that deteriorate through lack of motion. A physical inspection should focus on the rear braking system and the suspension assembly. The failure in December 2023 highlighted significant rear brake issues with pitted discs and a thin offside pad, along with evidence of overheating on the offside disc. While these were likely replaced, a buyer should verify there is no remaining binding caliper or uneven wear on the new components. Additionally, the 2022 test flagged all four tyres for perishing or uneven wear, indicating previous owners may have deferred basic maintenance. The current state of the tyre sidewalls and suspension bushes should be checked to ensure no new issues have developed under the higher mileage load.