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NJ12 NBZ

2012 Mini One D

Cream Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

74,642 mi
Last recorded74,642 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini One D66,702 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ12 NBZ
MakeMini
ModelOne D
Year2012
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 74,642 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 20 Jan 2026 74,642 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2025 69,753 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

undertrays fitted

Fail 17 Jan 2025 69,747 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

undertrays fitted

Pass 10 Jan 2024 61,920 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 59,444 miles

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside registration plate light DIM

Rear bumper insecure

undertrays fitted

Pass 18 Jan 2022 56,452 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 8 Jan 2021 52,766 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 14 Jan 2020 49,691 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2019 45,379 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2018 40,675 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 35,582 miles

under trays + engine bay covers fitted when tested

Pass 12 Jan 2016 30,639 miles

undertrays and engine cover fitted full inspection not possible

Fail 12 Jan 2016 30,639 miles

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened excessive corrosion on inner face (3.5.1i)

undertrays and engine cover fitted full inspection not possible

Pass 23 Jan 2015 24,551 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

How Reliable is the Mini One D?

Based on 16,090 MOT tests across 1,719 vehicles.

79.8%
Pass Rate
6,300
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
1,719
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 118
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 90
Registration plate lamp not working 58
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NJ12 NBZ is a 2012 Mini One D in Cream with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2012 Mini One D models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.2% with a typical mileage of 66,702 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mini One D fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 118 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NJ12 NBZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini One D typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 14 years old, this Mini One D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was NJ12 NBZ registered?

NJ12 NBZ is a 2012 Mini One D, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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