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GM16 XLU

2016 Mini Cooper · Petrol · 1499cc

Red Registered in Maidstone, Garden of England · 10 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2016
FuelPetrol
Engine1499cc
ColourRed
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 8 and failing once (89% pass rate). It has 46,656 miles on the clock, averaging 5,470 miles per year, 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 GM16 XLU

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
46,656
Last Mileage
Recorded
9
Total Tests
Since 2019
89%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 9 tests on record
5,470

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading46,656 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,976
Average per year5,470
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GM16 XLU 9k18k28k37k47k '19'26'24

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Full MOT Test History 9 tests on record

PASS
Mileage46,656 miles
Since last MOT+2,976 miles
PASS
Mileage43,680 miles
Since last MOT+472 miles
PASS
Mileage43,208 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage43,206 miles
Since last MOT+5,683 miles
PASS
Mileage37,523 miles
Since last MOT+8,474 miles
PASS
Mileage29,049 miles
Since last MOT+9,893 miles
PASS
Mileage19,156 miles
Since last MOT+7,116 miles
PASS
Mileage12,040 miles
Since last MOT+3,440 miles
PASS
Mileage8,600 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

RegistrationGM16 XLU
MakeMini
ModelCooper
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1499cc
Year2016
First registered
Area codeGM — Maidstone, Garden of England
Age identifier16 — March 2016 to August 2016

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About GM16 XLU

What car is GM16 XLU?

GM16 XLU is a red Mini Cooper, petrol (1499cc). First registered in Maidstone in 2016.

What is the mileage of GM16 XLU?

The last recorded mileage for GM16 XLU was 46,656 miles, recorded on 8 Jun 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GM16 XLU passed its MOT?

GM16 XLU has had 9 MOT tests with an 89% pass rate (8 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 8 Jun 2026.

Is GM16 XLU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, GM16 XLU 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 GM16 XLU?

GM16 XLU is approximately 10 years old. Age identifier 16 means registered between 1 March 2016 and 31 August 2016.