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MJ12 BZY

2012 Mini Mini (R60)

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

72,192 mi
Last recorded72,192 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R60)57,372 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ12 BZY
MakeMini
ModelMini (R60)
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 72,192 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2025 65,286 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2023 62,344 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front tyre edge wear

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Oct 2023 62,344 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side cable (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative on red (5.2.3 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Offside Front tyre edge wear

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 58,300 miles

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

front tyres slight edge wear

under trays fitted

Fail 24 Oct 2022 58,300 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative red warning (5.2.3 (h))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted edges and signs of overheating (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin and overheated (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

front tyres slight edge wear

under trays fitted

Pass 25 Oct 2021 54,882 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened slightly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2020 52,083 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides tread 3mm 205/60/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2019 45,038 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides on tread 205/60/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2018 37,335 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 28,855 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 25,523 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 17,592 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 13,880 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
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MJ12 BZY is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60) in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MJ12 BZY, 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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What year was MJ12 BZY registered?

MJ12 BZY is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60), first registered on 5 May 2012.

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