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 8 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing once (88% pass rate). It has 82,339 miles on the clock, averaging 6,490 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 PL17 BTE
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 82,339 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 9,981 |
| Average per year | 6,490 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 8 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 | PL17 BTE |
| Make | Mini |
| Model | Cooper |
| Colour | Grey |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1499cc |
| Year | 2017 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | PL — Preston, Preston |
| Age identifier | 17 — March 2017 to August 2017 |
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About PL17 BTE
What car is PL17 BTE?
PL17 BTE is a grey Mini Cooper, petrol (1499cc). First registered in Preston in 2017.
What is the mileage of PL17 BTE?
The last recorded mileage for PL17 BTE was 82,339 miles, recorded on 1 Jul 2026 during its most recent MOT test.
Has PL17 BTE passed its MOT?
PL17 BTE has had 8 MOT tests with an 88% pass rate (7 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 1 Jul 2026.
Is PL17 BTE ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, PL17 BTE 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 PL17 BTE?
PL17 BTE is approximately 9 years old. Age identifier 17 means registered between 1 March 2017 and 31 August 2017.