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BL12 NBZ

2012 Mini Mini (R60)

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

80,425 mi
Last recorded80,425 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R60)57,372 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL12 NBZ
MakeMini
ModelMini (R60)
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 80,425 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2025 73,941 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))

Pass 26 Feb 2024 67,941 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 62,372 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2023 62,372 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 59,879 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 52,278 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 46,720 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2020 46,720 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 41,669 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 35,073 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 27,844 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 22,881 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 17,170 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

How Reliable is the Mini Mini (R60)?

Based on 195,464 MOT tests across 14,155 vehicles.

83.2%
Pass Rate
5,727
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
14,155
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 930
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 884
Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 569
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 538
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BL12 NBZ is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60) in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2012 Mini Mini (R60) models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.0% with a typical mileage of 57,372 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mini Mini (R60) fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 930 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BL12 NBZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Mini (R60) typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Mini (R60) is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BL12 NBZ registered?

BL12 NBZ is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60), first registered on 20 July 2012.

Is BL12 NBZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL12 NBZ shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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