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BF53 FSL

2003 Mini Cooper S · Petrol · 1598cc

Blue Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourBlue
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

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 2003 Mini Cooper S Petrol 1598cc has had 25 MOT tests on record, passing 20 and failing 5 (80% pass rate). It has 110,953 miles on the clock, averaging 5,019 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.6 W11 Supercharged engine is known for w11b16.

MOT & Mileage History for BF53 FSL

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
110,953
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2005
80%
Pass Rate
20 passed, 5 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
5,019

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading110,953 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,582
Average per year5,019
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BF53 FSL 11k36k61k86k111k '05'25'16

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

PASS
Mileage110,953 miles
Since last MOT+3,582 miles
PASS
Mileage107,371 miles
Since last MOT+11 miles
FAIL
Mileage107,360 miles
Since last MOT+4,925 miles
PASS
Mileage102,435 miles
Since last MOT+4,337 miles
PASS
Mileage98,098 miles
Since last MOT+50 miles
FAIL
Mileage98,048 miles
Since last MOT+5,740 miles
PASS
Mileage92,308 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage92,308 miles
Since last MOT+4,789 miles
PASS
Mileage87,519 miles
Since last MOT+7,250 miles
PASS
Mileage80,269 miles
Since last MOT+11,935 miles
PASS
Mileage68,334 miles
Since last MOT+9,031 miles
PASS
Mileage59,303 miles
Since last MOT+2,676 miles
PASS
Mileage56,627 miles
Since last MOT+3,986 miles
PASS
Mileage52,641 miles
Since last MOT+6,491 miles
PASS
Mileage46,150 miles
Since last MOT+6,549 miles
PASS
Mileage39,601 miles
Since last MOT+4,431 miles
PASS
Mileage35,170 miles
FAIL
Mileage65,159 miles
Since last MOT+36,333 miles
PASS
Mileage28,826 miles
Since last MOT+6,449 miles
PASS
Mileage22,377 miles
Since last MOT+1,156 miles
PASS
Mileage21,221 miles
Since last MOT+799 miles
PASS
Mileage20,422 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage20,422 miles
Since last MOT+1,152 miles
PASS
Mileage19,270 miles
Since last MOT+8,580 miles
PASS
Mileage10,690 miles

🔧 Reported issues for this Mini Cooper S

These are the most commonly reported problems on Mini Cooper S models (2002–2006), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

W11B16

Gaskets degrade, leading to external leaks.

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 FSL
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeBF — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About BF53 FSL

What car is BF53 FSL?

BF53 FSL is a blue Mini Cooper S, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2003.

What is the mileage of BF53 FSL?

The last recorded mileage for BF53 FSL was 110,953 miles, recorded on 5 Nov 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BF53 FSL passed its MOT?

BF53 FSL has had 25 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (20 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 5 Nov 2025.

Is BF53 FSL ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, BF53 FSL is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is BF53 FSL?

BF53 FSL is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.