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YB61 BVJ

2012 Mini Mini (R58)

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

72,739 mi
Last recorded72,739 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R58)46,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB61 BVJ
MakeMini
ModelMini (R58)
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 72,739 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2024 71,812 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2024 71,812 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2023 70,546 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2023 70,544 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing SPLITS IN TREAD AND DISTORTED (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin INNER PADS (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively PADS WEARING (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing SPLITS IN TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 65,009 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2021 55,625 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2021 55,625 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2020 49,296 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Oct 2019 40,567 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2019 38,502 miles

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

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

brake pipes part inspected undertrays fitted

Pass 20 Jan 2018 34,347 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 29,632 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 25,514 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 20,301 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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YB61 BVJ is a 2012 Mini Mini (R58) in Black 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 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 YB61 BVJ, 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.

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What year was YB61 BVJ registered?

YB61 BVJ is a 2012 Mini Mini (R58), first registered on 23 January 2012.

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