2004 MINI 1.6L Petrol · X50 SAM
2004 MINI (1.6L, petrol). First registered 12 Oct 2004. Recorded mileage 103,175 miles. MOT valid until 06 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- MINI MINI
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Export Allocation
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 103,175 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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X50 SAM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/09/2026
- 103,175 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
X50 SAM 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 2004 Mini Mini (X50 SAM) between November 2023 and September 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 04 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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: “Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”; “Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))”; “Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))”.
X50 SAM Mileage History
- 03/11/202394,910 mi
- 06/11/202394,910 mi
- 08/09/2025101,236 mi+6,326 mi
- 27/08/2026103,134 mi+1,898 mi
- 04/09/2026103,175 mi+41 mi
Average of roughly 2,913 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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