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VE12 BZK

2012 Mini Mini (R60)

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

131,791 mi
Last recorded131,791 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R60)57,372 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE12 BZK
MakeMini
ModelMini (R60)
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 131,791 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2025 124,388 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 118,932 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2024 118,932 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 107,245 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2022 97,762 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2021 89,681 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 85,107 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES STARTING TO WEAR ON EDGES

BOTH REAR TYRES STARTING TO WEAR ON INNER EDGES

Pass 18 Apr 2019 78,712 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 71,920 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 60,470 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 45,850 miles

no emissions printout produced due to clean emissions

Pass 1 Jun 2015 30,314 miles

front tyres worn on edges

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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VE12 BZK is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60) in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 VE12 BZK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VE12 BZK registered?

VE12 BZK is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60), first registered on 8 June 2012.

Is VE12 BZK safe to buy?

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