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BN12 HBB

2012 Mini Mini (R58)

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

119,960 mi
Last recorded119,960 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R58)46,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN12 HBB
MakeMini
ModelMini (R58)
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 119,960 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2025 112,878 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 104,202 miles

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 94,227 miles

Brake discs rusty, possibly from standing.. monitor after use

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2022 89,118 miles

Central Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing rusty (5.3.2 (b))

trays & covers fitted

Pass 27 Jul 2021 77,764 miles

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

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

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

Trays & covers fitted

Fail 27 Jul 2021 77,764 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Trays & covers fitted

Pass 26 Aug 2020 68,761 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 66,801 miles

Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted both sides (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear exhaust heat-shield corroded around mounting bolts

Pass 21 Feb 2019 59,307 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2018 51,680 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2017 44,274 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 23 Feb 2017 44,274 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on minimum on inner pad (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear tyre has deep cut to tread

Pass 15 Feb 2016 35,985 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad appears low (3.5.1g)

nearside rear tyre worn lumpy

Pass 17 Feb 2015 26,801 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 (R58)?

Based on 32,231 MOT tests across 2,295 vehicles.

81.1%
Pass Rate
4,576
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
2,295
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 216
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 189
Registration plate lamp not working 127
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BN12 HBB is a 2012 Mini Mini (R58) in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 2012 Mini Mini (R58) models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.1% with a typical mileage of 46,523 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mini Mini (R58) fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 216 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BN12 HBB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Mini (R58) typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Mini (R58) is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BN12 HBB is a 2012 Mini Mini (R58), first registered on 1 March 2012.

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