2008 MINI 1.6L Petrol · YL57 BVR
2008 MINI (1.6L, petrol). First registered 17 Jan 2008. Recorded mileage 99,880 miles. MOT expired on 10 Jul 2025.
- Make & Model
- MINI MINI
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Sheffield
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Jul 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 99,880 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YL57 BVR Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/07/2024
- 99,880 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YL57 BVR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Mini Mini (YL57 BVR) between March 2022 and July 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 12 July 2024 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: Brakes (7 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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: “Emissions unable to be completed OVER HEATING (8.2.2.2 (e))”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))”.
YL57 BVR Mileage History
- 26/03/202292,276 mi
- 20/04/202396,674 mi+4,398 mi
- 28/06/202499,869 mi+3,195 mi
- 12/07/202499,880 mi+11 mi
Average of roughly 3,311 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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.
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