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BV62 CUK

2012 Mini First

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

73,023 mi
Last recorded73,023 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini First51,288 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV62 CUK
MakeMini
ModelFirst
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 73,023 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2026 73,023 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Reversing lamp does not emit a steady white light (4.6.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/65x15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Feb 2025 70,660 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2024 65,273 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2024 65,273 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 59,308 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 55,024 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 51,240 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 48,581 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 42,184 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2018 42,184 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 34,945 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Sep 2016 27,925 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

n/s/f, o/s/f and n/s/r tyres slightly perished on sidewalls

Pass 28 Sep 2015 23,070 miles

Under tray fitted (unable to inspect all components)

Fail 28 Sep 2015 23,070 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under tray fitted (unable to inspect all components)

How Reliable is the Mini First?

Based on 24,465 MOT tests across 2,070 vehicles.

81.6%
Pass Rate
4,938
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
2,070
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 168
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BV62 CUK is a 2012 Mini First in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2012 Mini First models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.7% with a typical mileage of 51,288 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 First fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 168 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BV62 CUK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini First typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 14 years old, this Mini First is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BV62 CUK registered?

BV62 CUK is a 2012 Mini First, first registered on 27 September 2012.

Is BV62 CUK safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV62 CUK shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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