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BV12 GWM

2012 Mini Mini (R60)

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

44,468 mi
Last recorded44,468 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R60)57,372 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV12 GWM
MakeMini
ModelMini (R60)
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2025 44,468 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 42,251 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2023 40,429 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 37,746 miles
Pass 4 May 2021 34,796 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2020 33,326 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread low (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2019 30,509 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 27,058 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Anti-roll bar drop link lower ball joint cover (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 27 Mar 2018 27,058 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Anti-roll bar drop link lower ball joint cover (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 22,599 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 18,339 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 15,090 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2015 15,090 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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BV12 GWM is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60) in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BV12 GWM, 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.

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What year was BV12 GWM registered?

BV12 GWM is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60), first registered on 27 March 2012.

Is BV12 GWM safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV12 GWM shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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