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SM12 BFN

2012 Mini One Clubman

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

109,298 mi
Last recorded109,298 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini One Clubman54,302 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM12 BFN
MakeMini
ModelOne Clubman
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 109,298 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2025 103,896 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 29 Jan 2025 103,896 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 14 Feb 2024 99,355 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2023 90,949 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2022 83,831 miles

Jacking point blocks missing

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2021 76,587 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2021 76,567 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Saddle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 72,300 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2019 62,922 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 53,578 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2017 45,857 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 35,624 miles

sill trims fitted

Fail 22 Feb 2016 35,624 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 28,600 miles

How Reliable is the Mini One Clubman?

Based on 9,726 MOT tests across 732 vehicles.

81.6%
Pass Rate
5,353
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
732
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 55
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 47
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SM12 BFN is a 2012 Mini One Clubman in White 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 One Clubman models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.4% with a typical mileage of 54,302 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 One Clubman fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 55 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SM12 BFN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini One Clubman typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 14 years old, this Mini One Clubman is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SM12 BFN is a 2012 Mini One Clubman, first registered on 28 April 2012.

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