BN62 CUW

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
BLUE
Engine
1598 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Taxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Valid
MOT due
17 June 2026 (2 days away)
Last recorded mileage
26,653 mi

AI verdict AVOID 32/100

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 14 MOT tests on record with a 79% pass rate and 26,653 miles. The MOT history shows a pattern of recurring tyre issues and a dangerous defect, alongside a significant mileage anomaly.

The vehicle shows suspiciously low mileage before Jun 2021 (294 mi/yr equivalent), followed by a significant drop in annual usage, indicating potential odometer fraud or a period of inactivity.

Things to check

  • AUTO-FLAGGED: DANGEROUS defect (May 2025): Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • DANGEROUS defect: Tyres worn close to legal limit (Oct 2018) — a clear safety risk.
  • Critical timing chain failure: Community-reported head gasket and timing chain issues are severe for a 2012 MINI.
  • Recurring tyre failures: Pattern of tyre advisories (Oct 2018) escalating to dangerous defects (May 2025).

Working in its favour

  • Valid MOT until June 2026: Offers immediate peace of mind for roadworthiness.
  • No mileage fraud detected: The recent MOT mileage readings are consistent with the vehicle's age.
  • No recurring failures: The single major failure category (Engine/Oil) is not recurring.
  • No recent advisories: The most recent MOT (May 2025) passed without new advisories.

Mileage history

Sep 2015: 26,653 mi PASSSep 2016: 33,406 mi PASSOct 2017: 42,190 mi PASSOct 2018: 46,722 mi PASSOct 2019: 52,704 mi PASSOct 2020: 58,351 mi PASSJun 2021: 58,539 mi PASSMay 2022: 62,061 mi FAILMay 2022: 62,072 mi PASSMay 2023: 65,968 mi PASSJun 2024: 69,270 mi FAILJun 2024: 69,270 mi PASSMay 2025: 76,085 mi FAILMay 2025: 76,085 mi PASS76k51k27kSep 2015May 2025

MOT test history — 11/14 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Sep 2015 PASS 26,653 mi None recorded
Sep 2016 PASS 33,406 mi
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Oct 2017 PASS 42,190 mi None recorded
Oct 2018 PASS 46,722 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 MM (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 MM (5.2.3 (e))
Oct 2019 PASS 52,704 mi None recorded
Oct 2020 PASS 58,351 mi None recorded
Jun 2021 PASS 58,539 mi None recorded
May 2022 FAIL 62,061 mi
MAJOR Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
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 Offside Front Nail in tyre
May 2022 PASS 62,072 mi None recorded
May 2023 PASS 65,968 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Jun 2024 FAIL 69,270 mi
MAJOR Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
MAJOR Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
MINOR Offside Front Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And tread perished on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Jun 2024 PASS 69,270 mi
MINOR Offside Front Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And tread perished on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
May 2025 FAIL 76,085 mi
MAJOR Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
MINOR Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
DANGEROUS Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
May 2025 PASS 76,085 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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This page shows public vehicle data for registration BN62 CUW, 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.