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BJ12 VKS

2012 Mini Mini (R57)

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2025
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

95,442 mi
Last recorded95,442 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2024
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R57)56,551 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ12 VKS
MakeMini
ModelMini (R57)
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2024 95,442 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2024 95,442 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2023 85,361 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2022 78,959 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 67,487 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 66,505 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 60,395 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2019 60,392 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Sep 2018 53,582 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 45,100 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 39,269 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 31,153 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 VKS is a 2012 Mini Mini (R57) in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VKS, 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 VKS registered?

BJ12 VKS is a 2012 Mini Mini (R57), first registered on 28 May 2012.

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