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W3 FMB

2012 Mini Mini (R60)

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

83,995 mi
Last recorded83,995 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R60)57,372 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW3 FMB
MakeMini
ModelMini (R60)
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 83,995 miles

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both rear tires small cuts in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2024 78,680 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 73,656 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 68,777 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 64,392 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2020 60,874 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2019 55,472 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2019 55,472 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 49,170 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 42,046 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2016 33,547 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 27,100 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2015 26,918 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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W3 FMB is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60) in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 W3 FMB, 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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What year was W3 FMB registered?

W3 FMB is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60), first registered on 27 July 2012.

Is W3 FMB safe to buy?

The MOT history for W3 FMB shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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