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BV12 GVM

2012 Mini Mini (R59)

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

122,734 mi
Last recorded122,734 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R59)49,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV12 GVM
MakeMini
ModelMini (R59)
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 122,734 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Light lens damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2025 122,734 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Light lens damaged

Offside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2024 119,268 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords multiple deep cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear gearbox stabilizer mount rubber split

Pass 4 Dec 2023 113,609 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 101,274 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 13 Sep 2022 101,274 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2021 86,112 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 80,195 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2021 80,191 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 69,829 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Slight coolant leak

Under - trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Mar 2019 60,764 miles

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted inner side of rim bent (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2019 60,759 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall bulge and perrish (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted inner side of rim bent (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 2 May 2018 54,542 miles
Pass 27 May 2017 48,571 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 38,830 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 28,056 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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BV12 GVM is a 2012 Mini Mini (R59) in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BV12 GVM, 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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BV12 GVM is a 2012 Mini Mini (R59), first registered on 1 March 2012.

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