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BG62 LJX

2012 Mini First

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

151,623 mi
Last recorded151,623 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini First51,288 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG62 LJX
MakeMini
ModelFirst
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2025 151,623 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and Outer (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and Outer (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Mar 2024 143,899 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 135,436 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 129,481 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 127,344 miles

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

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))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2019 125,361 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2018 122,934 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 120,182 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 116,291 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2015 87,589 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2015 87,589 miles

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

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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BG62 LJX is a 2012 Mini First in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 BG62 LJX, 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 BG62 LJX registered?

BG62 LJX is a 2012 Mini First, first registered on 27 October 2012.

Is BG62 LJX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG62 LJX shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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