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SB12 BPF

2012 Mini Mini (R60)

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

112,945 mi
Last recorded112,945 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R60)57,372 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB12 BPF
MakeMini
ModelMini (R60)
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 112,945 miles
Fail 28 May 2026 112,908 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 May 2025 104,613 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2024 95,154 miles

rear tyres worn

Pass 26 May 2023 89,123 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 86,541 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2021 82,181 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 75,025 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2020 75,025 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 26 Aug 2019 70,685 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2019 70,685 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 63,242 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 58,564 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 49,886 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 40,512 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28 percent (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment strut top mount bush splitting from metal (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment strut top mount rubber splitting from metal (2.5.A.1c)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front slightly corroded (3.5.1i)

engine covers fitted covering components

items removed from window before test

number plates stuck over other number plates for mot

under trays fitted covering components

Pass 16 Feb 2015 29,047 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2015 29,047 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

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
Full Mini Mini (R60) reliability report

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SB12 BPF is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60) in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SB12 BPF, 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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SB12 BPF is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60), first registered on 11 May 2012.

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