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YB62 BZE

2012 Mini First

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2025
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

104,161 mi
Last recorded104,161 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2024
Typical for 2012 Mini First51,288 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB62 BZE
MakeMini
ModelFirst
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2024 104,161 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2023 97,328 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2022 89,963 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 May 2021 85,183 miles

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 25 May 2021 85,183 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 21 May 2021 85,131 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 81,482 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 66,696 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases very slight blow from front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 43,519 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

cannot see thickness of brake pads

Pass 21 Nov 2016 33,023 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2015 25,148 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2015 25,148 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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YB62 BZE is a 2012 Mini First in White 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 YB62 BZE, 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 YB62 BZE registered?

YB62 BZE is a 2012 Mini First, first registered on 31 December 2012.

Is YB62 BZE safe to buy?

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