2013 MINI 1.6L Diesel · LM13 CZD

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a persistent trend of deferred attention regarding braking components. The most recent test in April 2026 at 54,455 miles flagged pitted and scored brake discs on both axles alongside thinning rear brake pads. This mirrors identical findings from the May 2025 test at 52,267 miles, indicating that the owner is reacting to MOT failures rather than performing preventative maintenance. The mileage profile is notably low for a 13-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 4,200 miles per year. However, a significant discrepancy exists in the records between April 2022 and May 2023, where the mileage jumped from 39,074 to 77,741 miles in a single year. Since that spike, usage has dropped back significantly, with only 5,381 miles recorded over the last three years. This pattern of high use followed by long periods of inactivity often leads to the surface corrosion and rubber-related degradation seen on the brake hardware. A buyer must specifically inspect the braking system and wheels, as the recurring reports of distorted road wheels and pitted discs since 2022 suggest either impact damage or corrosion due to sitting. The persistent state of the rear pads across two consecutive tests indicates the braking system requires an immediate overhaul to ensure consistent stopping performance. Given the low annual mileage and age, a physical inspection should also check for perished suspension bushes and leaking seals, as these components degrade through time rather than through distance.