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BD62 YXE

2012 Mini First

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

69,419 mi
Last recorded69,419 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini First51,288 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD62 YXE
MakeMini
ModelFirst
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 69,419 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing INNER SIDE WALL - ADVISED TO CHANGE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing INNER SIDE WALL - ADVISED TO CHANGE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing INNER SIDE WALL - ADVISED TO CHANGE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2025 65,928 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2024 61,071 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2024 61,066 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall cracks to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2022 61,069 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 50,723 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 45,953 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2020 45,953 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 43,262 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 35,838 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2018 35,835 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Mar 2018 35,092 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

radiator hose insecure and hanging very low under car

under trays fitted

n/s front tyre tread low. and devoid of tread on outer shoulder

Fail 28 Mar 2018 35,092 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

radiator hose insecure and hanging very low under car

under trays fitted

n/s front tyre tread low. and devoid of tread on outer shoulder

Pass 27 Mar 2017 29,269 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 21,080 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2016 21,080 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 YXE is a 2012 Mini First in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YXE, 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 YXE registered?

BD62 YXE is a 2012 Mini First, first registered on 8 December 2012.

Is BD62 YXE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD62 YXE shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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