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
- GREY
- Engine
- 1598 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Taxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Valid
- MOT due
- 21 August 2026 (68 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 34,289 mi
AI verdict AVOID 30/100
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 11 MOT tests on record with a 100% pass rate and 34,289 miles. This, combined with recurring advisories on critical safety systems, makes it an extremely high-risk purchase.
The vehicle shows a consistent but suspiciously low mileage trajectory, averaging only 3,657 miles per year over 14 years, with a significant drop to 258 miles/year between 2015 and 2021.
Things to check
- Mileage significantly below UK average: 49,905 miles over 14 years (Jan 2012 to Aug 2025).
- Mileage dropped to 258 miles/year equivalent between 2015 and 2021 (Jun 2015 to Aug 2021).
- Mileage dropped to 262 miles/year equivalent between 2012 and 2022 (Jan 2012 to Aug 2022).
- Mileage dropped to 323 miles/year equivalent between 2012 and 2023 (Jan 2012 to Aug 2023).
Working in its favour
- Euro NCAP (2024): 5-star safety rating.
- Most recent MOT passed — clean at last test
Mileage history
MOT test history — 11/11 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2015 | PASS | 34,289 mi | None recorded |
| Aug 2016 | PASS | 45,437 mi | None recorded |
| Aug 2017 | PASS | 46,401 mi | None recorded |
| Aug 2018 | PASS | 47,139 mi | None recorded |
| Aug 2019 | PASS | 47,754 mi |
ADVISORY both rear tyres cracking
|
| Aug 2020 | PASS | 48,553 mi |
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
|
| Aug 2021 | PASS | 48,814 mi | None recorded |
| Aug 2022 | PASS | 49,079 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) ADVISORY Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
|
| Aug 2023 | PASS | 49,403 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
|
| Aug 2024 | PASS | 49,586 mi | None recorded |
| Aug 2025 | PASS | 49,905 mi |
MINOR Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
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About this page
This page shows public vehicle data for registration BL12 FYN, 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.