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 7 MOT tests on record, passing 6 and failing once (86% pass rate). It has 78,231 miles on the clock, averaging 8,328 miles per year, around 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 BG17 VSM
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 78,231 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 8,328 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 7 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 | BG17 VSM |
| Make | Mini |
| Model | Cooper |
| Colour | Grey |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1499cc |
| Year | 2017 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | BG — Birmingham, Birmingham |
| Age identifier | 17 — March 2017 to August 2017 |
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About BG17 VSM
What car is BG17 VSM?
BG17 VSM is a grey Mini Cooper, petrol (1499cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2017.
What is the mileage of BG17 VSM?
The last recorded mileage for BG17 VSM was 78,231 miles, recorded on 18 Sep 2025 during its most recent MOT test.
Has BG17 VSM passed its MOT?
BG17 VSM has had 7 MOT tests with an 86% pass rate (6 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 18 Sep 2025.
Is BG17 VSM ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, BG17 VSM 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 BG17 VSM?
BG17 VSM is approximately 9 years old. Age identifier 17 means registered between 1 March 2017 and 31 August 2017.