2008 MINI 1.6L Petrol · LP08 BPO
2008 MINI (1.6L, petrol). First registered 11 Jul 2008. Recorded mileage 55,558 miles. MOT valid until 23 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- MINI MINI
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 55,558 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LP08 BPO Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/10/2025
- 55,558 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LP08 BPO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Mini Mini (LP08 BPO) between June 2012 and October 2025.
The record contains 14 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 13 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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: “Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))”; “Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)”; “Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”.
LP08 BPO Mileage History
- 29/06/201217,351 mi
- 28/06/201322,013 mi+4,662 mi
- 08/07/201427,087 mi+5,074 mi
- 09/07/201427,087 mi
- 20/07/201532,241 mi+5,154 mi
- 20/10/201635,547 mi+3,306 mi
- 13/10/201737,638 mi+2,091 mi
- 09/11/201839,625 mi+1,987 mi
- 14/11/201839,626 mi+1 mi
- 14/10/201942,195 mi+2,569 mi
- 13/10/202043,965 mi+1,770 mi
- 11/10/202146,561 mi+2,596 mi
- 25/10/202249,228 mi+2,667 mi
- 25/10/202249,228 mi
- 16/10/202351,527 mi+2,299 mi
- 21/10/202453,778 mi+2,251 mi
- 13/10/202555,558 mi+1,780 mi
Average of roughly 2,875 miles per year across 17 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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