CarVerify

Free Car Check

BX03 TWL

2003 Mini Cooper S

Red Petrol 1598cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

86,131 mi
Last recorded86,131 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Mini Cooper S74,227 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

RegistrationBX03 TWL
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2003
ColourRed
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

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 86,131 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing on outer edge and wearing uneven (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2026 86,131 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing on outer edge and wearing uneven (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2025 79,023 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre tread wearing uneven inner edge

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2025 79,020 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tread bulged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre tread wearing uneven inner edge

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2024 72,175 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2024 72,175 miles

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2023 67,435 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2023 67,434 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both rear (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 64,080 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2022 64,080 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 58,831 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 57,640 miles

Nearside Rear exhaust box temporary repaired

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

outer sill covers fitted

Fail 19 Mar 2020 57,638 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear exhaust box temporary repaired

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 22 Mar 2019 51,946 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 46,757 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 46,485 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear silencer bracket broken/corroded

Nearside Rear tyre worn inner edge

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear silencer delaminating

Pass 20 Jun 2016 45,093 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear/off (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear silencer bracket corroded

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear/off (2.4.G.2)

Rear silencer delaminating

Pass 8 Jul 2015 43,385 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 40,631 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 38,079 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 10 Jul 2012 34,902 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 7 Jul 2012 34,902 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Jul 2011 32,330 miles

BOTH FRONT WISHBONE, REAR BUSHES SLIGHTLY WORN.

NSF TYRE WORN HEAVILY ON OUTER EDGE

Pass 9 Jul 2010 30,230 miles

Nearside Front Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 27,080 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 23,257 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Jun 2007 19,541 miles

Slight seapage from p/s fluid reservoir

Fail 11 Jul 2006 15,037 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2006 15,037 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper S?

Based on 632,556 MOT tests across 100,336 vehicles.

86.7%
Pass Rate
5,231
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
100,336
On UK Roads
Full Mini Cooper S 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

BX03 TWL is a 2003 Mini Cooper S in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

Across all 2003 Mini Cooper S models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 74,227 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The Mini Cooper S typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 23 years old, this Mini Cooper S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BX03 TWL?

You can check the full history of BX03 TWL by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BX03 TWL registered?

BX03 TWL is a 2003 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 11 July 2003.

Is BX03 TWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BX03 TWL shows 29 tests with a 72.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BX03 TWL 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 BX03 TWL. 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.