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B5 SPS

2012 Mini Mini (R60)

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

135,461 mi
Last recorded135,461 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R60)57,372 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB5 SPS
MakeMini
ModelMini (R60)
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 135,461 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2024 123,892 miles

complete under body cover panels fitted concealing some testable components.

engine cover & under body cover panels fitted obscuring some testable components.

sill cover body panels fitted preventing full inspection of some testable items.

surface corrosion to exhaust system.

Fail 26 Jul 2024 123,839 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

complete under body cover panels fitted concealing some testable components.

engine cover & under body cover panels fitted obscuring some testable components.

sill cover body panels fitted preventing full inspection of some testable items.

surface corrosion to exhaust system.

Pass 31 Jul 2023 111,376 miles

Offside Rear Brake pads getting low

Fail 24 Jul 2023 110,827 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pads getting low

Pass 2 Aug 2022 99,004 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2021 83,343 miles

engine cover & sill cover panels fitted preventing full inspection of some testable components.

Pass 1 Aug 2020 73,780 miles

Cuts in n/s/r tyre tread close to limit.

Cuts in o/s/f tyre tread close to limit.

Fail 31 Jul 2020 73,780 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Cuts in n/s/r tyre tread close to limit.

Cuts in o/s/f tyre tread close to limit.

Pass 24 Jul 2019 62,558 miles

Deep cut to N/S/R tyre tread

N/S/F tyre worn close to wear markers

O/S/F tyre worn close to wear markers

O/S/R tyre wearing on inner edge , tread perished

Pass 2 Aug 2018 48,721 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2018 48,714 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 36,613 miles

Diesel test passed trigger point not met.

Pass 28 Jul 2016 25,160 miles

N/S/R tyre sidewall perished

O/S/R tyre sidewall perished

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 29 Jul 2015 16,118 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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B5 SPS is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60) in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 B5 SPS, 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 B5 SPS registered?

B5 SPS is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60), first registered on 1 September 2012.

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