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DE59 BED

2012 Mini Mini (R58)

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

91,378 mi
Last recorded91,378 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R58)46,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE59 BED
MakeMini
ModelMini (R58)
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 91,378 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2025 91,376 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2024 87,837 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2024 87,835 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2023 83,766 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 80,167 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 76,957 miles

only one washer jet working but providing enough fluid

slight corrosion to suspension components

Pass 17 Aug 2020 73,783 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2020 73,770 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick nearside & offside rear inner brake pads worn below limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake disc inner surface heavily scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 70,089 miles

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

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

emissions too low to detect

Pass 14 May 2018 63,171 miles

175/65r15 Nearside front tyre wearing on the outer edge

175/65r15 Nearside rear tyre has a nail in it and can not be repaired

175/65r15 Offside rear tyre wearing on edges

Pass 11 May 2017 55,614 miles
Fail 10 May 2017 55,614 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer wall cracked/perished exposing cords (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 46,069 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 39,755 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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DE59 BED is a 2012 Mini Mini (R58) in White 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 (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 DE59 BED, 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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What year was DE59 BED registered?

DE59 BED is a 2012 Mini Mini (R58), first registered on 13 June 2012.

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