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ST62 BPF

2012 Mini First

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,936 mi
Last recorded98,936 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini First51,288 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2025 98,936 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2025 98,936 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jan 2024 87,728 miles

undertrays fitted

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))

front and rear subframes corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2023 78,948 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 71,061 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2021 66,864 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2021 66,864 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 57,752 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 51,008 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 37,678 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2017 37,678 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear tyre slightly perished

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

parking brake warning light stays illuminated when parking brake released

Pass 13 Jul 2016 28,389 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 BPF is a 2012 Mini First in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BPF, 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 ST62 BPF registered?

ST62 BPF is a 2012 Mini First, first registered on 23 October 2012.

Is ST62 BPF safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST62 BPF shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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