2008 MINI 1.6L Diesel · R10 BAU
2008 MINI (1.6L, diesel). First registered 01/03/2008. Recorded mileage 132,879 miles. MOT valid until 19/05/2027.
- Make & Model
- MINI MINI
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19/05/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 132,879 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2008
- Engine
- 1560cc
R10 BAU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/05/2026
- 132,879 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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R10 BAU Mileage History
- 06/04/2023116,771 mi
- 21/05/2024116,776 mi+5 mi
- 20/05/2025128,149 mi+11,373 mi
- 12/05/2026132,878 mi+4,729 mi
- 12/05/2026132,879 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 5,197 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R10 BAU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Mini Mini (R10 BAU) between April 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 12 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (5 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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: “Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))”; “Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”; “Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”.
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