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G12 BWH

2009 Mini Mini (R57)

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

60,910 mi
Last recorded60,910 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Mini Mini (R57)51,461 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG12 BWH
MakeMini
ModelMini (R57)
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 60,910 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2024 60,759 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on outer shoulder. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

corrosion on underside of vehicle along sills and on several areas front and rear-structural rigidity not significantly reduced.

Fail 23 Aug 2024 60,759 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on outer shoulder. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view in o/s swept area. (3.2 (a) (i))

corrosion on underside of vehicle along sills and on several areas front and rear-structural rigidity not significantly reduced.

Pass 4 Oct 2023 60,385 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2022 59,687 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated horse shoe clip missing - tie strap holding ok. (1.1.6 (d))

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2021 59,328 miles

ADVISE BOTH FRONT BRAKE BACK PLATES RUSTED AND ROTTEN AWAY

ADVISE N/S REAR ROAD SPRING WEAK

Pass 23 Sep 2020 58,192 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 28 Mar 2019 54,786 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2018 52,269 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2017 48,813 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2016 46,104 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 43,322 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2014 37,751 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2013 34,797 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 29,858 miles

both rear tyres slightly perished

How Reliable is the Mini Mini (R57)?

Based on 45,115 MOT tests across 3,155 vehicles.

79.2%
Pass Rate
4,754
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
3,155
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 365
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 324
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 244
Registration plate lamp not working 223
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G12 BWH is a 2009 Mini Mini (R57) in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

Across all 2009 Mini Mini (R57) models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.5% with a typical mileage of 51,461 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mini Mini (R57) fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 365 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G12 BWH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Mini (R57) typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 17 years old, this Mini Mini (R57) is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G12 BWH registered?

G12 BWH is a 2009 Mini Mini (R57), first registered on 3 April 2009.

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