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SM12 NWZ

2012 Mini Mini (R58)

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

63,469 mi
Last recorded63,469 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R58)46,523 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM12 NWZ
MakeMini
ModelMini (R58)
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 63,469 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2024 60,606 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2023 57,687 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2023 57,685 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2022 53,776 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2022 53,774 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2021 50,380 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 48,137 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 42,785 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

o/s/f,n/s/f tyre inner sidewall cracked

Pass 27 Apr 2018 37,503 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 27 Apr 2018 37,503 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 23,456 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 13,744 miles

offside front inner wheelrim damaged causing slight tyrewall distortion

Fail 18 May 2015 10,817 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 May 2015 10,817 miles

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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SM12 NWZ is a 2012 Mini Mini (R58) in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 SM12 NWZ, 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 SM12 NWZ registered?

SM12 NWZ is a 2012 Mini Mini (R58), first registered on 30 May 2012.

Is SM12 NWZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM12 NWZ shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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