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BN12 TRZ

2012 Mini Mini (R58)

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

109,262 mi
Last recorded109,262 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R58)46,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 109,262 miles

General corrosion to underside of vehicle

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2025 109,261 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted Coming away from backing plate (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

General corrosion to underside of vehicle

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 103,483 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 10 Sep 2024 103,483 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 95,116 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2023 95,116 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 87,755 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2022 87,755 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2021 75,800 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2020 66,088 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2020 66,088 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2019 44,443 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 39,892 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2018 39,890 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jun 2017 34,969 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm on inside edge 205/45/17 84v (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pin hole (7.1.2)

Fail 24 Jun 2017 34,969 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm on inside edge 205/45/17 84v (4.1.E.1)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pin hole (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 28,082 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 25,843 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 19,032 miles

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 TRZ is a 2012 Mini Mini (R58) in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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

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 TRZ, 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 TRZ is a 2012 Mini Mini (R58), first registered on 1 May 2012.

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