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AK12 BGE

2012 Mini Mini (R57)

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

71,336 mi
Last recorded71,336 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R57)56,551 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 BGE
MakeMini
ModelMini (R57)
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 71,336 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2025 71,336 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 71,263 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 Aug 2024 71,263 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 61,634 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 53,150 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 46,993 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 43,850 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 41,726 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 36,875 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 32,004 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2016 26,811 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 21,277 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 8 Apr 2015 20,917 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Mini (R57)?

Based on 45,115 MOT tests across 3,155 vehicles.

79.2%
Pass Rate
4,754
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
3,155
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 365
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 324
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 244
Registration plate lamp not working 223
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AK12 BGE is a 2012 Mini Mini (R57) in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2012 Mini Mini (R57) models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.9% with a typical mileage of 56,551 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mini Mini (R57) fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 365 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AK12 BGE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Mini (R57) typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Mini (R57) is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AK12 BGE registered?

AK12 BGE is a 2012 Mini Mini (R57), first registered on 30 April 2012.

Is AK12 BGE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK12 BGE shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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