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BF12 VNW

2012 Mini Mini (R60)

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,519 mi
Last recorded98,519 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R60)57,372 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF12 VNW
MakeMini
ModelMini (R60)
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 98,519 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2026 98,518 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2024 91,501 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2023 85,878 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 15 Dec 2023 85,878 miles

Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps new bulbs fitted (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 6 Dec 2022 81,933 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 75,008 miles

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox driveshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both D-Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 72,227 miles

Knocking from rear ??

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

Rear Brake caliper sliders worn and rattling

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Bottom pulley worn/noisy and rubbing engine casing

Fail 16 Jun 2021 72,227 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Knocking from rear ??

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

Rear Brake caliper sliders worn and rattling

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Bottom pulley worn/noisy and rubbing engine casing

Pass 29 Jun 2020 66,597 miles

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2020 66,597 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/45/18 91V Goodyear Runflat (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 60,607 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 51,506 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2017 43,341 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 37,730 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 31,633 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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BF12 VNW is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60) in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BF12 VNW, 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.

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BF12 VNW is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60), first registered on 30 April 2012.

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