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BL12 ELJ

2012 Mini One

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

101,905 mi
Last recorded101,905 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini One50,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL12 ELJ
MakeMini
ModelOne
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2025 101,905 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2024 100,860 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2023 99,056 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges slightly worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2022 95,751 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2021 90,978 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2021 90,978 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2020 85,268 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 75,657 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65/15 84h (5.2.3 (e))

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

both rear tyres wearing low

Pass 7 Jul 2018 62,397 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2018 62,397 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2017 49,052 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 39,690 miles

Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 24 Jul 2015 32,008 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 24,593 miles

Oil leak

How Reliable is the Mini One?

Based on 528,090 MOT tests across 55,487 vehicles.

83.8%
Pass Rate
5,024
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
55,487
On UK Roads
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BL12 ELJ is a 2012 Mini One in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2012 Mini One models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.4% with a typical mileage of 50,312 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The Mini One typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 14 years old, this Mini One is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BL12 ELJ registered?

BL12 ELJ is a 2012 Mini One, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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