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BN12 OVO

2012 Mini Mini (R60)

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

136,971 mi
Last recorded136,971 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R60)57,372 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN12 OVO
MakeMini
ModelMini (R60)
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 136,971 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 26 Feb 2026 136,971 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Position lamp not working both sides. (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2025 127,052 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2025 127,052 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both rear registration lamps inoperative (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2024 118,992 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2024 118,990 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side inoperative (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 108,484 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyre`s edge`s worn (5.2.3 (e))

coolant level low

Pass 2 Feb 2022 99,402 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 91,680 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexable pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edge`s worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edge cracking and slight damage to sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 87,245 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge`s worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

coolant level low

engine oil level low

Pass 28 Feb 2019 78,082 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Pass 20 Mar 2018 69,575 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 2mm (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyre`s cracking

Fail 20 Mar 2018 69,575 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

both rear tyre`s cracking

Pass 27 Mar 2017 59,072 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 48,388 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2016 48,387 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2015 35,121 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
Full Mini Mini (R60) reliability report

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BN12 OVO is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60) in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 BN12 OVO, 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 BN12 OVO registered?

BN12 OVO is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60), first registered on 7 March 2012.

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