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NL16 SWZ

2016 Mini Cooper · Petrol · 1499cc

Red Registered in Newcastle, North · 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 10 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing once (90% pass rate). It has 76,186 miles on the clock, averaging 7,726 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 NL16 SWZ

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
76,186
Last Mileage
Recorded
10
Total Tests
Since 2019
90%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 10 tests on record
7,726

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading76,186 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,819
Average per year7,726
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for NL16 SWZ 23k36k49k63k76k '19'26'22

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Full MOT Test History 10 tests on record

PASS
Mileage76,186 miles
Since last MOT+7,819 miles
PASS
Mileage68,367 miles
Since last MOT+6,565 miles
PASS
Mileage61,802 miles
Since last MOT+13,727 miles
PASS
Mileage48,075 miles
Since last MOT+11,231 miles
PASS
Mileage36,844 miles
Since last MOT+7,382 miles
PASS
Mileage29,462 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
PASS
Mileage29,459 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage29,459 miles
Since last MOT+2,432 miles
PASS
Mileage27,027 miles
Since last MOT+4,439 miles
PASS
Mileage22,588 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

RegistrationNL16 SWZ
MakeMini
ModelCooper
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1499cc
Year2016
First registered
Area codeNL — Newcastle, North
Age identifier16 — March 2016 to August 2016

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About NL16 SWZ

What car is NL16 SWZ?

NL16 SWZ is an red Mini Cooper, petrol (1499cc). First registered in Newcastle in 2016.

What is the mileage of NL16 SWZ?

The last recorded mileage for NL16 SWZ was 76,186 miles, recorded on 20 Feb 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has NL16 SWZ passed its MOT?

NL16 SWZ has had 10 MOT tests with an 90% pass rate (9 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 20 Feb 2026.

Is NL16 SWZ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, NL16 SWZ 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 NL16 SWZ?

NL16 SWZ is approximately 10 years old. Age identifier 16 means registered between 1 March 2016 and 31 August 2016.