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BV12 GZJ

2012 Mini Mini (R60)

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

38,836 mi
Last recorded38,836 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R60)57,372 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV12 GZJ
MakeMini
ModelMini (R60)
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2025 38,836 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2025 38,836 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2024 35,690 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2023 32,594 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 29,647 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 26,879 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 24,448 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 23,859 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 22,682 miles

Nearside Front strut top split

Offside Front strut top split

Pass 12 Mar 2018 21,933 miles

Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing both sides (2.5.B.3a)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 20,797 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 18,684 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 16,744 miles

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 GZJ is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60) in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 GZJ, 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 GZJ registered?

BV12 GZJ is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60), first registered on 1 March 2012.

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