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BU62 YVH

2012 Mini Mini (R60)

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

49,233 mi
Last recorded49,233 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R60)57,372 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU62 YVH
MakeMini
ModelMini (R60)
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 49,233 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2025 49,233 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction diagnostic reset (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Fail 21 Nov 2025 49,221 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked ,worn on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

tpms light on

Pass 19 Nov 2024 45,500 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2023 42,302 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2023 42,249 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Oct 2022 38,425 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2022 38,425 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high dip (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 35,055 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 30,398 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 27,980 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 24,232 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre + small piece of metal in tyre ()

Pass 19 Aug 2017 19,899 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 15,509 miles

Nearside Front wheel slightly buckled

Pass 3 Aug 2015 11,645 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 3 Aug 2015 11,645 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

OSR tyre has nail in inner sidewall.

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
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BU62 YVH is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60) in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 BU62 YVH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BU62 YVH registered?

BU62 YVH is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60), first registered on 1 September 2012.

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