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ST62 BMY

2012 Mini First

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

96,991 mi
Last recorded96,991 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini First51,288 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST62 BMY
MakeMini
ModelFirst
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 96,991 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2024 89,244 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2024 87,944 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2023 83,872 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking & perishing 175/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 76,678 miles

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

Nearside Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened And offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Sep 2022 76,678 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut in the tread exposing cord or ply 175/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened And offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 68,061 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2021 68,060 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Sep 2020 65,811 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2019 58,651 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 50,226 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 42,293 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2016 33,466 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 22,246 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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ST62 BMY is a 2012 Mini First in Red 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 First models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.7% with a typical mileage of 51,288 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 First fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 168 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ST62 BMY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ST62 BMY registered?

ST62 BMY is a 2012 Mini First, first registered on 28 September 2012.

Is ST62 BMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST62 BMY 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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