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BL16 UGV

2016 Mini Cooper · Petrol · 1499cc

Black Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 10 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2016
FuelPetrol
Engine1499cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely CompliantPetrol post-2005 (Euro 4)
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 2016 Mini Cooper Petrol 1499cc has had 9 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing 2 (78% pass rate). It has 50,884 miles on the clock, averaging 3,875 miles per year, well below 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 BL16 UGV

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
50,884
Last Mileage
Recorded
9
Total Tests
Since 2019
78%
Pass Rate
7 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 9 tests on record
3,875

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

Low mileage
Latest reading50,884 miles
Reading date
Average per year3,875
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BL16 UGV 25k31k38k44k51k '19'26'23

Check BL16 UGV

Full MOT Test History 9 tests on record

PASS
Mileage50,884 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage50,884 miles
Since last MOT+2,717 miles
PASS
Mileage48,167 miles
Since last MOT+16 miles
FAIL
Mileage48,151 miles
Since last MOT+2,113 miles
PASS
Mileage46,038 miles
Since last MOT+1,486 miles
PASS
Mileage44,552 miles
Since last MOT+1,553 miles
PASS
Mileage42,999 miles
Since last MOT+5,291 miles
PASS
Mileage37,708 miles
Since last MOT+12,670 miles
PASS
Mileage25,038 miles

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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

RegistrationBL16 UGV
MakeMini
ModelCooper
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1499cc
Year2016
First registered
Area codeBL — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier16 — March 2016 to August 2016

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About BL16 UGV

What car is BL16 UGV?

BL16 UGV is a black Mini Cooper, petrol (1499cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2016.

What is the mileage of BL16 UGV?

The last recorded mileage for BL16 UGV was 50,884 miles, recorded on 7 Jan 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BL16 UGV passed its MOT?

BL16 UGV has had 9 MOT tests with a 78% pass rate (7 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 7 Jan 2026.

Is BL16 UGV ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, BL16 UGV 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 BL16 UGV?

BL16 UGV is approximately 10 years old. Age identifier 16 means registered between 1 March 2016 and 31 August 2016.