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YC62 BUW

2012 Mini First

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

38,100 mi
Last recorded38,100 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini First51,288 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC62 BUW
MakeMini
ModelFirst
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 38,100 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2025 36,438 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2024 32,476 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 31,573 miles

front tyres cracking on edges

Pass 25 Apr 2022 29,553 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 28,000 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Rear tyres very badly cracking on outer corners, just okay at time of test (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 May 2019 26,274 miles

both rear tyres cracking on outer corners, both just ok at time of test

non run flat tyres fitted to front

Pass 11 May 2018 23,410 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2017 22,640 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2016 21,326 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2016 21,326 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 15,757 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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YC62 BUW is a 2012 Mini First in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YC62 BUW, 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 YC62 BUW registered?

YC62 BUW is a 2012 Mini First, first registered on 26 September 2012.

Is YC62 BUW safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC62 BUW shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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