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BL61 BYG

2012 Mini Mini (R60)

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

160,489 mi
Last recorded160,489 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R60)57,372 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL61 BYG
MakeMini
ModelMini (R60)
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2025 160,489 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2024 155,947 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2024 155,718 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2023 150,528 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2022 150,084 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coolant level is low.

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

Pass 1 Dec 2021 139,365 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 17 Dec 2020 127,158 miles

hand brake warning light on dash illuminated

Fail 17 Dec 2020 127,158 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

hand brake warning light on dash illuminated

Pass 18 Dec 2019 114,678 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 101,539 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 94,779 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2016 83,467 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2016 83,464 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear screw in tyre

Pass 23 Jan 2016 69,840 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 3 Jan 2015 54,546 miles

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)

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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BL61 BYG is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60) in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BL61 BYG, 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 BL61 BYG registered?

BL61 BYG is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60), first registered on 31 January 2012.

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