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BT12 VML

2012 Mini One

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

130,793 mi
Last recorded130,793 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini One50,312 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT12 VML
MakeMini
ModelOne
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 130,793 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2026 130,793 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2025 126,842 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under trays fitted front to back

Pass 29 Apr 2024 112,859 miles

under covers fitted front to back

Pass 10 May 2023 97,980 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 May 2023 97,980 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2022 81,191 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 22 May 2021 68,102 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 64,916 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2020 64,916 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and hard worn both edges (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 1.8mm and hard worn both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 56,891 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 47,334 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 41,339 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 32,267 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2015 22,383 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2015 22,383 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2014 14,762 miles

How Reliable is the Mini One?

Based on 528,090 MOT tests across 55,487 vehicles.

83.8%
Pass Rate
5,024
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
55,487
On UK Roads
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BT12 VML is a 2012 Mini One in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2012 Mini One models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.4% with a typical mileage of 50,312 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Mini One typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 14 years old, this Mini One is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BT12 VML registered?

BT12 VML is a 2012 Mini One, first registered on 13 July 2012.

Is BT12 VML safe to buy?

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