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YB61 BWM

2012 Mini Mini (R60)

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jan 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

72,155 mi
Last recorded72,155 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R60)57,372 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB61 BWM
MakeMini
ModelMini (R60)
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 72,155 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2025 67,323 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2024 61,740 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2023 56,228 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm-3mm 225 45 18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 49,704 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Dec 2021 49,704 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 47,332 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 45,597 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 42,471 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/18 - RUNFLAT (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/18 - RUNFLAT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 36,749 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 31,017 miles

Nearside Front strut top mount starting to separate from the bearing no play at time of test

Offside Front strut top mount starting to separate from the bearing no play at time of test

under cover fitted

Pass 27 Oct 2016 25,197 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 21,673 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2015 15,781 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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YB61 BWM is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60) in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 YB61 BWM, 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 YB61 BWM registered?

YB61 BWM is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60), first registered on 8 February 2012.

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