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BUD 304V

2012 Mini Mini (R58)

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

29,852 mi
Last recorded29,852 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R58)46,523 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBUD 304V
MakeMini
ModelMini (R58)
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 29,852 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2022 28,945 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 26,953 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 24,949 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 22,155 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2018 21,006 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner and outer edges, tread reading 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread reading 3mm, worn inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 18,110 miles

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

Rear Upper high brake light 8 led lights not working

under cover's fitted

Fail 7 Feb 2017 18,110 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear Upper high brake light 8 led lights not working

under cover's fitted

Pass 22 Feb 2016 15,460 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

offside front brake disc worn

under trays fitted

Pass 20 Feb 2015 12,047 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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BUD 304V is a 2012 Mini Mini (R58) in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 BUD 304V, 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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What year was BUD 304V registered?

BUD 304V is a 2012 Mini Mini (R58), first registered on 3 March 2012.

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