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BD12 SRU

2012 Mini Mini (R60)

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

95,761 mi
Last recorded95,761 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R60)57,372 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD12 SRU
MakeMini
ModelMini (R60)
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 95,761 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2025 95,720 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front 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))

Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE BAY (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2025 95,702 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn detached (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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))

Pass 21 Jun 2024 87,557 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2023 80,500 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 72,864 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 63,447 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 54,820 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 46,775 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 37,048 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2018 37,048 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 37,044 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 30,928 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 24,610 miles

coolant leak

Pass 18 May 2015 18,090 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Mini (R60)?

Based on 195,464 MOT tests across 14,155 vehicles.

83.2%
Pass Rate
5,727
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
14,155
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 930
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 884
Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 569
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 538
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BD12 SRU is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60) in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2012 Mini Mini (R60) models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.0% with a typical mileage of 57,372 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mini Mini (R60) fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 930 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BD12 SRU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Mini (R60) typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Mini (R60) is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BD12 SRU registered?

BD12 SRU is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60), first registered on 14 June 2012.

Is BD12 SRU safe to buy?

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