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BT12 HFJ

2012 Mini Mini (R58)

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

70,195 mi
Last recorded70,195 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R58)46,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT12 HFJ
MakeMini
ModelMini (R58)
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 70,195 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2024 65,286 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 59,515 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 56,356 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2023 56,356 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2022 54,708 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 50,383 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 46,761 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2019 40,318 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2018 34,904 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear o/s - n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 28,966 miles

Offside Front Upper Small chip in windscreen

Pass 24 Jun 2016 22,734 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2015 16,914 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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BT12 HFJ is a 2012 Mini Mini (R58) in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 BT12 HFJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BT12 HFJ registered?

BT12 HFJ is a 2012 Mini Mini (R58), first registered on 28 June 2012.

Is BT12 HFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT12 HFJ shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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