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BV12 HNC

2012 Mini Mini (R58)

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

97,544 mi
Last recorded97,544 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R58)46,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV12 HNC
MakeMini
ModelMini (R58)
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2025 97,544 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2025 97,542 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Feb 2024 94,452 miles

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

Fail 29 Feb 2024 94,450 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2023 80,965 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity BOTH FRONT FOG LAMPS (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Mar 2023 80,963 miles

Offside Front Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity BOTH FRONT FOG LAMPS (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 67,890 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 61,400 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 57,201 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2020 57,201 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 2 Mar 2019 51,628 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 46,565 miles

Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Jan 2018 46,561 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/45/17 (4.1.D.1b)

Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 28,552 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring some components under the bonnet

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jan 2016 27,191 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2016 27,191 miles

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

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative both (1.7.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 17,634 miles

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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BV12 HNC is a 2012 Mini Mini (R58) in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BV12 HNC, 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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BV12 HNC is a 2012 Mini Mini (R58), first registered on 1 March 2012.

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