Vehicle summary
ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.
At a glance
This 2017 Mini Cooper Petrol 1499cc has had 11 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 3 (73% pass rate). It has 73,424 miles on the clock, averaging 9,416 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.5 B38 TwinPower Turbo engine is known for b38a15a and timing chain and guides.
MOT & Mileage History for BC17 ESY
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 73,424 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 7,937 |
| Average per year | 9,416 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Mini Cooper
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B38A15A
Timing Chain and Guides
Chain stretches prematurely; guides can break.
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | BC17 ESY |
| Make | Mini |
| Model | Cooper |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1499cc |
| Year | 2017 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | BC — Birmingham, Birmingham |
| Age identifier | 17 — March 2017 to August 2017 |
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About BC17 ESY
What car is BC17 ESY?
BC17 ESY is a black Mini Cooper, petrol (1499cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2017.
What is the mileage of BC17 ESY?
The last recorded mileage for BC17 ESY was 73,424 miles, recorded on 6 Oct 2025 during its most recent MOT test.
Has BC17 ESY passed its MOT?
BC17 ESY has had 11 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (8 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 6 Oct 2025.
Is BC17 ESY ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, BC17 ESY is likely ULEZ compliant. Petrol post-2005 (Euro 4). This is an estimate based on typical emission standards — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker for a definitive answer.
How old is BC17 ESY?
BC17 ESY is approximately 9 years old. Age identifier 17 means registered between 1 March 2017 and 31 August 2017.