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BR11 ZER

2012 Mini Mini (R59)

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

89,469 mi
Last recorded89,469 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R59)49,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBR11 ZER
MakeMini
ModelMini (R59)
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 27 Mar 2026 89,469 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2025 86,548 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 85,207 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 81,300 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 21 Mar 2022 75,629 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 73,191 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 70,120 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 64,151 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 57,246 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 50,304 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 37,925 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 23,888 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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BR11 ZER is a 2012 Mini Mini (R59) in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BR11 ZER, 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 BR11 ZER registered?

BR11 ZER is a 2012 Mini Mini (R59), first registered on 28 March 2012.

Is BR11 ZER safe to buy?

The MOT history for BR11 ZER shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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