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WP61 BCE

2012 Mini Mini (R60)

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

116,689 mi
Last recorded116,689 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R60)57,372 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP61 BCE
MakeMini
ModelMini (R60)
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 116,689 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2026 116,689 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre also worn on edges and cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2025 107,655 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded and both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2024 104,201 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Jul 2023 96,419 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 90,679 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 83,644 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 76,123 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 69,672 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 57,056 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 52,597 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2017 52,597 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Front Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 47,554 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2015 43,523 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

too clean for emissions test

Pass 4 Aug 2015 43,523 miles

too clean for emissions test

Pass 9 Dec 2014 35,859 miles

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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WP61 BCE is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60) in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 WP61 BCE, 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 WP61 BCE registered?

WP61 BCE is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60), first registered on 5 January 2012.

Is WP61 BCE safe to buy?

The MOT history for WP61 BCE shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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