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BJ12 TZA

2012 Mini Mini (R57)

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

63,323 mi
Last recorded63,323 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R57)56,551 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ12 TZA
MakeMini
ModelMini (R57)
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 63,323 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2026 62,734 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2025 60,010 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2025 60,009 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 56,341 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine cover and/or undertray fitted preventing view

underbody corrosion

Pass 17 Oct 2022 51,250 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 46,999 miles

Engine cover and/or undertray fitted preventing view.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2020 45,431 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2019 43,156 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge onn 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2018 38,727 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2017 34,043 miles

Oil leak

Fail 1 Nov 2017 34,043 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Mar 2016 26,727 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 22,507 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 22,493 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

How Reliable is the Mini Mini (R57)?

Based on 45,115 MOT tests across 3,155 vehicles.

79.2%
Pass Rate
4,754
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
3,155
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 365
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 324
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 244
Registration plate lamp not working 223
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BJ12 TZA is a 2012 Mini Mini (R57) in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

Across all 2012 Mini Mini (R57) models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.9% with a typical mileage of 56,551 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mini Mini (R57) fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 365 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BJ12 TZA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Mini (R57) typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Mini (R57) is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BJ12 TZA registered?

BJ12 TZA is a 2012 Mini Mini (R57), first registered on 30 March 2012.

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