2016 MINI Cooper S 2.0L Petrol · YU08 ATE

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile, showing a clear trend of improvement following a reactive period. The most recent inspection conducted in December 2025 at 58,016 miles passed with no recorded defects or advisories. This indicates that the mechanical issues and safety concerns identified in previous years have been addressed, leaving the car currently in a state of compliance with minimum roadworthiness standards. The mileage pattern is notably low for a ten-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 5,800 miles per annum. Between November 2022 at 41,298 miles and December 2025 at 58,016 miles, the car covered roughly 17,000 miles, suggesting consistent but light usage. This low mileage generally reduces wear on drivetrain components, though it can occasionally lead to the degradation of rubber-based seals and bushes if the vehicle has sat stationary for extended periods between tests. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the braking system and tyres. The December 2023 test at 48,206 miles flagged thin front brake pads and both front tyres worn to the legal limit with edge wear. While these were rectified by the 2024 test, the edge wear noted at that time suggests a potential alignment issue or a suspension geometry fault that should be verified to ensure new tyres are not scrubbing unevenly. Checking the current brake discs for scoring or liping is also advisable given the previous report of thin pads.