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BJ62 AYV

2012 Mini Mini (R59)

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

70,385 mi
Last recorded70,385 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R59)49,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ62 AYV
MakeMini
ModelMini (R59)
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 70,385 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Slight lip (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Lens cap missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Slight lip (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2025 70,385 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Slight lip (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Lens cap missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Slight lip (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2024 66,472 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2023 61,651 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/45/17 RFT (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Jun 2023 61,651 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/45/17 RFT (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 55,158 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205 45 R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also punctured 205 45 R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Jun 2022 55,157 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205 45 R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205 45 R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also punctured 205 45 R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2021 51,445 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2020 47,750 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2019 42,328 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 36,400 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2018 36,076 miles

Nearside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Feb 2017 31,678 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 25,908 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 14,234 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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BJ62 AYV is a 2012 Mini Mini (R59) in White 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 (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 BJ62 AYV, 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 BJ62 AYV registered?

BJ62 AYV is a 2012 Mini Mini (R59), first registered on 27 September 2012.

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