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BJ62 HYY

2012 Mini First

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

88,594 mi
Last recorded88,594 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini First51,288 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ62 HYY
MakeMini
ModelFirst
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 88,594 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2024 84,408 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2023 79,941 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

handbrake warning lamp (on), constantly on

Pass 15 Nov 2022 74,723 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 72,992 miles

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

Coolant leak ()

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

Pass 25 Aug 2021 64,824 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 60,227 miles

coolant low

Pass 10 Aug 2019 50,128 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2018 39,404 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2018 39,404 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 36,047 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 31,359 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 27,084 miles

n/s/f tyre 3mm

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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BJ62 HYY is a 2012 Mini First in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 BJ62 HYY, 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

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What year was BJ62 HYY registered?

BJ62 HYY is a 2012 Mini First, first registered on 28 September 2012.

Is BJ62 HYY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ62 HYY shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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