2012 MINI — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check
Data from DVLA & DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026.
Vehicle details
- Make & model
- MINI
- Year
- 2012
- Fuel
- PETROL
- Colour
- WHITE
- Engine
- 1598 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Taxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Valid
- MOT due
- 11 September 2026 (88 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 6,348 mi
AI verdict CAUTION 64/100
AI analysis by CarGPT, generated 11 June 2026 from this vehicle's MOT record. Not professional advice — always inspect before buying.
This 2012 Mini has 13 MOT tests on record with a 92% pass rate and 6,348 miles. These recurring issues, despite being rectified, indicate significant underlying mechanical risks.
The vehicle shows consistently low annual mileage, averaging 5,307 miles per year, with a notable spike of 12,280 miles between Sep 2024 and Sep 2025.
Things to check
- 2015-03-05 advisory: 'head gasket' — a critical engine component failure.
- 2025-09-10 MOT failure: 'Timing chain' — a major engine component failure.
- 2025-09-10 MOT failure: 'Rear strut/spring failure with ABS sensor and brake line damage in Mini' — a significant safety system failure.
- Consistent low annual mileage (5,307 mi/yr) for a 2012 vehicle suggests minimal use, potentially leading to accelerated component wear.
Working in its favour
- Euro NCAP (2024): 5-star safety rating.
- Valid MOT until 2026-09-11, indicating current roadworthiness.
- No dangerous defects recorded in the MOT history.
- Low mileage for its age (6,348 mi over 14 years) suggests light
Mileage history
MOT test history — 12/13 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2015 | PASS | 6,348 mi |
USER ENTERED Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components USER ENTERED o/s/f wiper rubber end splitting
|
| Dec 2015 | PASS | 9,526 mi | None recorded |
| Feb 2017 | PASS | 13,527 mi | None recorded |
| Oct 2017 | PASS | 15,958 mi | None recorded |
| Oct 2018 | PASS | 23,925 mi | None recorded |
| Oct 2019 | PASS | 31,972 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords On tread. (5.2.3 (d) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords On tread. (5.2.3 (d) (i))
|
| Oct 2020 | PASS | 39,116 mi | None recorded |
| Oct 2021 | PASS | 43,990 mi | None recorded |
| Sep 2022 | PASS | 49,342 mi | None recorded |
| Oct 2023 | PASS | 56,312 mi |
ADVISORY chip in windscreen
|
| Sep 2024 | PASS | 60,406 mi |
MINOR Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
|
| Sep 2025 | FAIL | 72,686 mi |
MINOR Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i)) MINOR Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i)) MAJOR Central Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
|
| Sep 2025 | PASS | 72,686 mi |
MINOR Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
|
About this page
This page shows public vehicle data for registration BF12 VKS, sourced from official DVLA and DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026. It contains no information about the vehicle's owner or keeper. The AI verdict is generated from the MOT record and known model issues; it is guidance, not a professional inspection. If you are connected to this vehicle and want this page removed, use remove my vehicle — removal is immediate.