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J5 XJB

2012 Mini Mini (R58)

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

48,583 mi
Last recorded48,583 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R58)46,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ5 XJB
MakeMini
ModelMini (R58)
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 48,583 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2024 47,601 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2023 46,911 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 45,888 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2021 44,668 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Aug 2021 44,668 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 44,449 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 43,751 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 42,640 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 40,745 miles

2 leds on high level stop lamp not working

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner (3.5.1g)

bulb warning light on dash

Pass 6 Aug 2016 32,914 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Aug 2015 24,011 miles

Offside Rear Outer nail in tyre

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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J5 XJB is a 2012 Mini Mini (R58) in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 J5 XJB, 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 J5 XJB registered?

J5 XJB is a 2012 Mini Mini (R58), first registered on 1 September 2012.

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