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BJ12 ETT

2012 Mini Mini (R59)

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

40,340 mi
Last recorded40,340 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R59)49,565 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ12 ETT
MakeMini
ModelMini (R59)
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 40,340 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2024 38,479 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2024 38,479 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 37,101 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2023 37,101 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2022 34,952 miles

Front and Rear brake discs corroded on inside edges

Pass 26 Nov 2021 33,015 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2021 30,964 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 26,705 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Nearside Front tyre sidewall perished,tread worn unevenly and is close to legal limit

Offside Rear tyre sidewall perished

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

Pass 11 Dec 2018 24,612 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Dec 2018 24,612 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 23,459 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear tyres cracking

Pass 12 Dec 2016 21,363 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 12,380 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Mini (R59)?

Based on 3,691 MOT tests across 274 vehicles.

81.3%
Pass Rate
4,563
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
274
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 22
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 14
Registration plate lamp not working 14
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BJ12 ETT is a 2012 Mini Mini (R59) in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2012 Mini Mini (R59) models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.1% with a typical mileage of 49,565 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 (R59) fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 22 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BJ12 ETT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Mini (R59) typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Mini (R59) is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BJ12 ETT registered?

BJ12 ETT is a 2012 Mini Mini (R59), first registered on 29 March 2012.

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