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DL12 BGV

2012 Mini One D

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2025
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

114,975 mi
Last recorded114,975 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2024
Typical for 2012 Mini One D66,702 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL12 BGV
MakeMini
ModelOne D
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2024 114,975 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2024 114,952 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn 'D' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn 'D' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 104,660 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil O/S/R (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated & both front (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2022 104,660 miles

Central Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil O/S/R (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated & both front (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2021 99,082 miles

slight play rear antiroll bar d bushes

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 90,065 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Fail 24 Mar 2020 90,065 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 29 Mar 2019 70,617 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2019 70,617 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2018 60,239 miles

front brake pads low, discs lipped

stone chips to screen

Pass 30 Jan 2017 48,904 miles

emissions not detected.

Pass 20 Feb 2016 34,726 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 23,753 miles

How Reliable is the Mini One D?

Based on 16,090 MOT tests across 1,719 vehicles.

79.8%
Pass Rate
6,300
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
1,719
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 118
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 90
Registration plate lamp not working 58
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DL12 BGV is a 2012 Mini One D in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2012 Mini One D models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.2% with a typical mileage of 66,702 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 One D fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 118 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DL12 BGV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini One D typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 14 years old, this Mini One D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DL12 BGV is a 2012 Mini One D, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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