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BF12 YOW

2012 Mini First

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

50,615 mi
Last recorded50,615 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini First51,288 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF12 YOW
MakeMini
ModelFirst
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 22 Feb 2025 50,615 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2024 46,666 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2023 43,133 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2022 39,095 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2021 35,625 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 33,532 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2019 31,615 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2018 27,424 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2017 23,136 miles

engine water leak

Pass 6 Feb 2016 18,202 miles

Nearside Front wiper blades torn on edge

Pass 16 Feb 2015 13,628 miles

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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BF12 YOW is a 2012 Mini First in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BF12 YOW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BF12 YOW?

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What year was BF12 YOW registered?

BF12 YOW is a 2012 Mini First, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is BF12 YOW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF12 YOW shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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