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GY62 BJZ

2012 Mini First

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

81,786 mi
Last recorded81,786 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini First51,288 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY62 BJZ
MakeMini
ModelFirst
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 81,786 miles

puncture light on

Pass 31 Jan 2025 77,452 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer half of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jan 2024 73,603 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2023 68,274 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 65,626 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2021 64,662 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2020 60,969 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2019 55,867 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

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

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

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Fail 26 Jan 2019 55,867 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 13 Jan 2018 49,424 miles

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 4 Feb 2017 42,683 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2017 42,683 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Tyre heavily perished cords visible (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front brake pad wear wire not connected

Pass 4 Feb 2016 39,629 miles

Brake system warning light illuminated

Fail 1 Feb 2016 39,622 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brake system warning light illuminated

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON LIMIT (4.1.E.1)

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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GY62 BJZ is a 2012 Mini First in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 GY62 BJZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GY62 BJZ registered?

GY62 BJZ is a 2012 Mini First, first registered on 28 September 2012.

Is GY62 BJZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY62 BJZ shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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