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CA12 BZV

2012 Mini Mini (R60)

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

142,425 mi
Last recorded142,425 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R60)57,372 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA12 BZV
MakeMini
ModelMini (R60)
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 142,425 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2024 135,590 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play ball joint built into arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 128,557 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both not clipped in correctly (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2023 128,557 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened top mount split (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened top mount split (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both not clipped in correctly (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 122,038 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 111,577 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2021 111,577 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 101,628 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 94,561 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 87,253 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 71,387 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2017 71,387 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.6mm 195/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.6mm 195/55r16 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 May 2016 61,181 miles

Covers fitted in the engine bay unable to carry out full inspection on some items

Fail 7 May 2016 61,181 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Electrical wiring insecure Brake warning sensor broken and wrapped around the handbrake leaver (1.9.2a)

Covers fitted in the engine bay unable to carry out full inspection on some items

Pass 22 May 2015 50,177 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
Full Mini Mini (R60) reliability report

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CA12 BZV is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60) in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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

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 CA12 BZV, 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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CA12 BZV is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60), first registered on 27 June 2012.

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