2015 MINI Cooper 1.5L Diesel · PY15 HVS

A pattern of repeat advisories concentrated on the rear tyres and rear brake wear defines this MINI's MOT record, with the most recent test on 2025-10-30 passing but flagging a nearside rear tyre cut and rear inner brake pads wearing thin. Three of the six recorded tests since 2019 carry advisories on the nearside and offside rear tyres, covering perishing in 2020 and 2019 and the more recent cut in 2025, which points to recurring degradation of the rear rubber rather than isolated events. A single failure was recorded on 2020-10-27 for both front wiper blades not clearing the windscreen effectively, but this was rectified the same day and the retest passed. Outside of these items, the intervening 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024 tests were completely free of advisories, so the underlying mechanical record is largely clean apart from the documented tyre and brake wear pattern. Mileage accumulation has been relatively steady across the recorded tests, with approximately 8,326 miles per year over an eleven-year life, which is broadly typical for a car of this age. Annual MOTs have been presented at consistent October or November intervals from 2020 onwards, and the 2019 test took place in April, indicating that the vehicle has been in regular use throughout the recorded period rather than left standing for extended intervals. There are no large gaps in testing or sudden mileage jumps that would suggest periods off the road or an inconsistent usage profile. The combination of average annual mileage and annual presentation for test indicates that wear items such as tyres, brake pads and suspension components will have experienced normal service-life duty rather than prolonged inactivity or excessive accumulation. For a prospective buyer, the priority items to inspect are the rear tyres and the rear braking system, both of which have been flagged repeatedly. On a physical inspection, check the tread depth and sidewall condition of both rear tyres carefully, looking for cracking, perishing or cuts exposing the carcass, as the same advisory has appeared at multiple tests. The 2025 advisory on rear inner brake pads wearing thin means the pads should be measured for remaining friction material and the condition for the rear discs checked for lipping, scoring or corrosion, particularly given the age and mileage. On a test drive, listen for any rear brake squeal or grinding, feel for judder through the brake pedal under firm stops, and check for the car pulling to one side which could indicate a binding rear caliper given the pad wear. The remaining advisories from the record are largely cosmetic or environmental rather than mechanical concerns. The child seat advisory on the offside rear belt in 2020 prevented a full inspection of that belt at the time, so the offside rear seatbelt should be checked for full retraction, latch operation and webbing condition. The 2020 wiper failure was resolved at the retest, but wiper blade condition is worth confirming on the day as worn blades reduce visibility and are quick to overlook. Aside from these targeted checks, the broader brake lines, suspension bushes, coil springs, exhaust mounting and underbody corrosion have not been flagged in any recorded MOT, so a standard visual inspection of these areas, listening for suspension knocks over uneven surfaces and feeling for any steering vibration or pull, would complete a sensible appraisal of this vehicle.