CarVerify

Free Car Check

BL 1

2002 Mini Cooper

Silver Petrol 1598cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

83,861 mi
Last recorded83,861 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Mini Cooper73,519 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mini
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL 1
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 83,861 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2024 81,787 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 80,021 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2023 80,009 miles

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Sep 2022 77,319 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2022 77,319 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 75,116 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 73,169 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 67,807 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 60,205 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 56,530 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2017 56,530 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking rack (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 52,993 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 51,121 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2015 51,109 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Sep 2014 48,903 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear box exhaust mout rubbers perished

Fail 28 Sep 2013 46,196 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

Pass 28 Sep 2013 46,196 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

Pass 3 Oct 2012 42,552 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2012 42,535 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 8 Aug 2011 37,690 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 37,690 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Sep 2010 34,044 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing outer edge.

Pass 25 Sep 2009 30,995 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s/f tyre slightly worn on outer edge

Pass 15 Sep 2008 44,752 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 22,197 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 18,421 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2006 18,421 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper?

Based on 1,705,479 MOT tests across 247,583 vehicles.

86.5%
Pass Rate
5,128
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
247,583
On UK Roads
Full Mini Cooper reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

BL 1 is a 2002 Mini Cooper in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2002 Mini Cooper models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.0% with a typical mileage of 73,519 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The Mini Cooper typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 24 years old, this Mini Cooper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BL 1?

You can check the full history of BL 1 by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BL 1 registered?

BL 1 is a 2002 Mini Cooper, first registered on 27 September 2002.

Is BL 1 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL 1 shows 28 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BL 1 have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on BL 1. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.