2002 MINI 1.6L Petrol · SW52 BCE
2002 MINI (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Nov 2002. Recorded mileage 85,104 miles. MOT expired on 11 Jul 2026. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- MINI MINI
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Aberdeen
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 11 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 85,104 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
SW52 BCE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/07/2025
- 85,104 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring windscreen items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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.
Verify lender finance agreements, insurance write-offs, police stolen registers, and mileage rollback.
Technical Specifications
Core Specifications
Identification & Status
Dimensions & Weights
Diagnostic & Valuation Intelligence
Estimate current market value
Generate an instant valuation benchmark based on live market listings, vehicle mileage, and recent dealer auction figures.
SW52 BCE Mileage History
- 27/06/202279,607 mi
- 13/07/202381,553 mi+1,946 mi
- 15/06/202483,362 mi+1,809 mi
- 22/06/202483,364 mi+2 mi
- 10/07/202585,104 mi+1,740 mi
Average of roughly 1,811 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SW52 BCE 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 2002 Mini Mini (SW52 BCE) between June 2022 and July 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 10 July 2025 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: Windscreen (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))”.
Similar Vehicles
Similar Vehicles Checked Recently
Plate Neighbors
Batch Registration Neighbors (SW52 Series)
Vehicles registered in the same regional DVLA batch as SW52BCE.
MINI
C-MAN EXCLUSIVE S ALL4 MHEV A
RENAULT
MEGANE
HONDA
CIVIC
HONDA
JAZZ
LAND ROVER
DISCOVERY SPORT
FORD
FIESTA
VOLKSWAGEN
TRANSPORTER
VOLKSWAGEN
TRANSPORTER
VOLKSWAGEN
PASSAT
MERCEDES
E
SUZUKI
CELERIO
MERCEDES-BENZ
SL
MINI MINI Model Intelligence & Reliability
Verified MOT failure trends, buying advice, and technical directory specifications.
Owner-reported defects, recurring MOT failure points, and estimated repair costs.
Browse production generations, registration statistics, and trim variants.
Historical MOT pass rates and DVLA records for 2002 model year cars.
Regional DVLA Registration Directory
Vehicles and registration batches issued by regional DVLA offices across the UK.
Recently Checked UK Vehicles
Live vehicle history checks and MOT records recently queried by UK car buyers.