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BV12 XFG

2012 Mini First

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

82,445 mi
Last recorded82,445 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini First51,288 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV12 XFG
MakeMini
ModelFirst
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2025 82,445 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2024 79,608 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2024 79,585 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2023 74,161 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2022 69,005 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2021 63,336 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 57,590 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 48,619 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 43,818 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 39,296 miles

Offside Rear tyre perished / cracked sidewall

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped and corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 May 2016 33,460 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 25,824 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 17,452 miles

How Reliable is the Mini First?

Based on 24,465 MOT tests across 2,070 vehicles.

81.6%
Pass Rate
4,938
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
2,070
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 168
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BV12 XFG is a 2012 Mini First in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 2012 Mini First models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.7% with a typical mileage of 51,288 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mini First fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 168 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BV12 XFG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini First typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 14 years old, this Mini First is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BV12 XFG registered?

BV12 XFG is a 2012 Mini First, first registered on 3 March 2012.

Is BV12 XFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV12 XFG shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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