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BV12 HRN

2012 Mini Mini (R59)

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

96,457 mi
Last recorded96,457 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R59)49,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV12 HRN
MakeMini
ModelMini (R59)
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 96,457 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Sep 2025 96,438 miles

Emissions unable to be completed front flexi-pipe blowing (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust flexi-blowing (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2024 87,730 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Mar 2023 82,508 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2022 74,720 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2021 66,983 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2020 60,781 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2020 60,781 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2019 51,998 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 51,080 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 46,213 miles

Front tyres perished and worn

Rear tyres perished

Fail 8 Mar 2017 46,213 miles

Front tyres perished and worn

Rear tyres perished

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 39,493 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 30,200 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 HRN is a 2012 Mini Mini (R59) in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 HRN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BV12 HRN?

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What year was BV12 HRN registered?

BV12 HRN is a 2012 Mini Mini (R59), first registered on 16 March 2012.

Is BV12 HRN safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV12 HRN shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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