2015 MINI Cooper 1.5L Diesel · MD65 YLP

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness status with a consistent maintenance trend. The most recent MOT test on 09 May 2025 at 61,172 miles passed with no defects recorded, following a failure on the previous day. This pattern suggests that the owner is proactive in rectifying identified issues immediately to ensure the vehicle remains legal. The lack of recurring advisories across the last three years indicates that major mechanical components are currently in acceptable condition despite the intermittent failures. The mileage profile is notably low for an eleven-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 5,500 miles per year. Between May 2023 at 49,613 miles and May 2024 at 54,984 miles, the car covered 5,371 miles, followed by another 6,189 miles in the subsequent year leading up to the latest test. This low annual usage generally reduces wear on the drivetrain and engine, though low mileage can sometimes lead to the degradation of rubber-based components or brake corrosion due to long inactivity. A buyer should investigate the specific causes of the failures on 13 May 2024 and 08 May 2025, as the record shows no listed defects for those specific events. These failures likely involved minor consumable items such as bulbs, wiper blades, or minor fluid leaks that were quickly addressed. Given the age of the vehicle, a physical inspection of the suspension bushes and coil springs is necessary, as these parts can perish over time regardless of low mileage. Checking the brake discs for pitting or seized calipers is also advisable to ensure the low-usage pattern has not resulted in surface rust affecting the braking system.