2008 MINI 1.6L Petrol · JU56 BEC
2008 MINI (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 129,022 miles. MOT valid until 28 Mar 2027. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- MINI MINI
- Year / Origin
- 2008
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 129,022 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
JU56 BEC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/03/2026
- 129,022 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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JU56 BEC Mileage History
- 25/03/2024123,818 mi
- 21/03/2025126,406 mi+2,588 mi
- 24/03/2025126,407 mi+1 mi
- 24/03/2026129,021 mi+2,614 mi
- 30/03/2026129,022 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 2,586 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
JU56 BEC 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 2008 Mini Mini (JU56 BEC) between March 2024 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 30 March 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: Lighting (10 issues), Steering (6 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 29 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: “Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))”; “Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
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