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BK12 VMM

2012 Mini Mini (R60)

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

63,371 mi
Last recorded63,371 miles
Recorded on23 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R60)57,372 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK12 VMM
MakeMini
ModelMini (R60)
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 May 2025 63,371 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear level sensor linkage broke

Pass 16 May 2024 60,352 miles

rear level sensor linkage broke

Fail 16 May 2024 60,352 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

rear level sensor linkage broke

Pass 30 May 2023 56,995 miles
Fail 30 May 2023 56,992 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2022 54,683 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Jun 2021 52,101 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked/out of shape/worn on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2020 46,529 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2019 46,144 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))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 39,050 miles

Engine covers fitted

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Split (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2017 29,099 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2017 29,099 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 22,226 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on edges

Fail 8 Jul 2016 22,226 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 12 May 2015 15,475 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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BK12 VMM is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60) in Grey 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 BK12 VMM, 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 BK12 VMM registered?

BK12 VMM is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60), first registered on 22 July 2012.

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The MOT history for BK12 VMM shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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