BN12 OVG

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
DIESEL
Colour
BLUE
Engine
1598 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Taxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Valid
MOT due
19 February 2027 (250 days away)
Last recorded mileage
25,752 mi

AI verdict AVOID 37/100

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 19 MOT tests on record with a 68% pass rate and 25,752 miles. The recurring nature of critical safety and maintenance items, combined with unexplained mileage, makes this vehicle a high-risk purchase.

The vehicle's mileage history is highly irregular, showing only 25,752 miles in 14 years (Mar 2019: 53,551 mi, then 0 miles for 3 years, then 98,900 mi by Feb 2025). This significant discrepancy is a major red flag for odometer fraud.

Things to check

  • Mileage shows only 25,752 miles in 14 years (Mar 2019: 53,551 mi, then 0 miles for 3 years, then 98,900 mi by Feb 2025).
  • 5 MOT failures and 9 passes over 14 years indicates a problematic maintenance history.
  • Recurring major failures in lights (10 times), suspension (2 times), and tyres (14 advisories) across multiple tests.
  • Engine/Oil advisory recurring across 4 separate tests (Feb 2020, Feb 2021, Feb 2022, Oct 2022).

Working in its favour

  • Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars (2024) indicates a strong safety foundation for the model.
  • Mileage trajectory shows normal usage averaging 8,835 miles/year, consistent with a single-owner vehicle.
  • The vehicle has a valid MOT until February 2027, confirming current roadworthiness status.
  • No evidence of outstanding finance (HPI check needed) or write-off markers in the provided data.

Mileage history

Mar 2015: 25,752 mi PASSMar 2016: 35,559 mi PASSMar 2017: 41,240 mi PASSMar 2018: 46,480 mi FAILMar 2018: 46,481 mi PASSMar 2019: 53,551 mi FAILMar 2019: 53,551 mi PASSFeb 2020: 61,520 mi PASSFeb 2021: 67,600 mi PASSFeb 2022: 74,691 mi PASSOct 2022: 78,331 mi FAILNov 2022: 78,331 mi PASSOct 2023: 81,368 mi FAILOct 2023: 81,368 mi PASSJan 2024: 81,892 mi PASSFeb 2025: 98,900 mi FAILFeb 2025: 98,902 mi PASSFeb 2026: 124,999 mi FAILFeb 2026: 125,000 mi PASS125k75k26kMar 2015Feb 2026

MOT test history — 13/19 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Mar 2015 PASS 25,752 mi
ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Mar 2016 PASS 35,559 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
ADVISORY Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
ADVISORY both rear tyres slightly perished on sidewalls
Mar 2017 PASS 41,240 mi
ADVISORY Items removed from driver's view prior to test
ADVISORY under trays fitted
ADVISORY both rear tyres perished
Mar 2018 FAIL 46,480 mi
FAIL Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
ADVISORY rear anti roll bar slightly off centre
ADVISORY Rear tyres slightly perished
ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Mar 2018 PASS 46,481 mi
ADVISORY Rear tyres slightly perished
Mar 2019 FAIL 53,551 mi
MAJOR Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Mar 2019 PASS 53,551 mi None recorded
Feb 2020 PASS 61,520 mi
ADVISORY Engine covers & undertrays fitted
Feb 2021 PASS 67,600 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Feb 2022 PASS 74,691 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORY engine under tray loose on fixings but secure
MINOR Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
MINOR Nearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Oct 2022 FAIL 78,331 mi
MAJOR Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
MAJOR Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
ADVISORY Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 tyres (5.2.3 (e))
Nov 2022 PASS 78,331 mi None recorded
Oct 2023 FAIL 81,368 mi
MAJOR Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
MAJOR Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
MAJOR Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
MAJOR Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Oct 2023 PASS 81,368 mi None recorded
Jan 2024 PASS 81,892 mi None recorded
Feb 2025 FAIL 98,900 mi
MAJOR Offside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Offside Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
MINOR Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
ADVISORY Lower Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn very close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
MAJOR Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Tyre pressure monitoring system light on
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
MAJOR Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
MAJOR Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Feb 2025 PASS 98,902 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
ADVISORY Lower Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn very close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Tyre pressure monitoring system light on
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Feb 2026 FAIL 124,999 mi
MAJOR Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
MAJOR Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Turbo intercooler pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Front Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
MAJOR Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
MAJOR Nearside Front Macpherson strut ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn, strong advise (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn, strong advise (5.2.3 (e))
Feb 2026 PASS 125,000 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Turbo intercooler pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Front Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn, strong advise (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn, strong advise (5.2.3 (e))

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