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BD62 PUE

2012 Mini First

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

81,940 mi
Last recorded81,940 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini First51,288 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD62 PUE
MakeMini
ModelFirst
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 81,940 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Bush deteriorated. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Bush deteriorated. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2025 79,056 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2024 78,854 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Front Lower coolant hose hanging low

Front exhaust flexi slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge HEAVILY WORN OUTER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

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

tyre pressure monitoring light on

Pass 18 Oct 2023 73,022 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2023 73,021 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened FRONT BRAKE DISCS, BADLY LIPPED AND WORN, BRAKE READING FLUCTUATING. (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

BONNET RELEASE , BROKEN.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin BRAKE PADS, WEARING THIN. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high VERY HIGH, ADJUSTED. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high VERY HIGH, ADJUSTED. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CRACKING BETWEEN TREADS AND SIDEWALL, NO CORDS EXPOSED. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 66,392 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 61,431 miles

bonnet pull broken

o/s/r s/belt stork cover missing

t p m s light not flashing

Pass 23 Oct 2020 58,035 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 54,046 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 48,232 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2018 48,231 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 41,554 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 31,099 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Nov 2015 23,198 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

brake warning light on dash

Fail 17 Nov 2015 23,197 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

brake warning light on dash

How Reliable is the Mini First?

Based on 24,465 MOT tests across 2,070 vehicles.

81.6%
Pass Rate
4,938
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
2,070
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 168
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BD62 PUE is a 2012 Mini First in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2012 Mini First models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.7% with a typical mileage of 51,288 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 First fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 168 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BD62 PUE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini First typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 14 years old, this Mini First is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BD62 PUE registered?

BD62 PUE is a 2012 Mini First, first registered on 29 December 2012.

Is BD62 PUE safe to buy?

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