2011 MINI (R60) 1.6L Diesel · LX11 OEP

The vehicle presents a stable and recently improving maintenance trend. The most recent test on 26 February 2026 at 160,464 miles passed with zero defects recorded, which is a significant improvement over previous years. Earlier tests consistently flagged minor advisories, but the clean bill of health four months ago suggests the previous owner addressed those nagging issues promptly. The mileage accumulation is remarkably consistent for a 2011 vehicle now fifteen years old. Annual mileage sits at roughly 10,698 miles, which is typical for a daily commuter. The record shows steady increments of approximately 8,000 to 10,000 miles per year, with no suspicious gaps or sudden spikes that would indicate long periods of standing or odometer discrepancies. The 8,632-mile jump between the February 2025 and February 2026 tests aligns perfectly with normal usage. Historically, the car has suffered from recurring tyre wear advisories. Both front tyres were flagged as worn close to legal limits on the 28 February 2025 test at 151,832 miles, and the offside rear tyre received the same advisory on the 17 February 2022 test at 123,642 miles. This pattern suggests possible alignment or suspension geometry issues, or simply that previous owners ran tyres down to the wire rather than replacing them proactively. The oil leak advisory noted on the 2022 test at 123,642 miles appears to have been resolved, as no subsequent tests mention it. A buyer should inspect the front suspension bushes, ball joints, and tracking geometry in person, given the recurring edge wear on front tyres. The windscreen stone chip advisories from 2023 and 2024 at 133,699 and 141,137 miles respectively also warrant a close visual check for any cracks that may have propagated since. The current clean MOT is encouraging, but a physical underbody inspection for corrosion on the subframes and brake lines remains prudent at this mileage.