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LX12 OLU

2012 Mini Mini (R58)

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

64,256 mi
Last recorded64,256 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R58)46,523 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX12 OLU
MakeMini
ModelMini (R58)
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 64,256 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2025 57,327 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2024 56,577 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2023 52,240 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 46,614 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2022 46,614 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2021 42,676 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2020 36,604 miles

brakes showing lack of use

Pass 2 May 2019 31,383 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 26,760 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2018 26,760 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 21,846 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 17,175 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2016 17,174 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2015 12,744 miles

nsf tyre 3mm

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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LX12 OLU is a 2012 Mini Mini (R58) in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LX12 OLU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LX12 OLU registered?

LX12 OLU is a 2012 Mini Mini (R58), first registered on 4 May 2012.

Is LX12 OLU safe to buy?

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