BU62 YVH

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
BLACK
Engine
1598 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Taxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Valid
MOT due
26 November 2026 (165 days away)
Last recorded mileage
11,645 mi

AI verdict AVOID 39/100

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 16 MOT tests on record with a 69% pass rate and 11,645 miles. While it has a valid MOT, the extremely low mileage combined with recurring tyre and engine issues makes this vehicle a high-risk purchase.

The vehicle shows only 11,645 miles over 14 years, a significant anomaly from the expected 84,568 miles for its age, raising serious odometer fraud concerns.

Things to check

  • Mileage anomaly: 11,645 miles in 14 years (Jul 2018) — strong evidence of odometer fraud.
  • Recurring tyre issues: Bulge (Jul 2018), nail (Aug 2015), and multiple damaged tyres (Nov 2025) — persistent safety concern.
  • Engine oil advisory escalation: MIL inoperative (Oct 2022), engine oil issues (Oct 2022, Oct 2023) — recurring engine health warnings.
  • Suspension failure: Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover (Oct 2023) — structural neglect.

Working in its favour

  • Valid MOT until November 2026 — current roadworthiness certification.
  • No recent MOT failures (last failure Nov 2025) — owner has addressed immediate issues.
  • Consistent annual mileage increases (though low) — no sudden usage spikes or drops.
  • Euro NCAP rating: 5/5 stars (2024) — excellent safety rating for a 2012 MINI.

Mileage history

Aug 2015: 11,645 mi FAILAug 2015: 11,645 mi PASSAug 2016: 15,509 mi PASSAug 2017: 19,899 mi PASSJul 2018: 24,232 mi PASSApr 2019: 27,980 mi PASSOct 2020: 30,398 mi PASSOct 2021: 35,055 mi PASSOct 2022: 38,425 mi FAILOct 2022: 38,425 mi PASSNov 2023: 42,249 mi FAILNov 2023: 42,302 mi PASSNov 2024: 45,500 mi PASSNov 2025: 49,221 mi FAILNov 2025: 49,233 mi FAILNov 2025: 49,233 mi PASS49k30k12kAug 2015Nov 2025

MOT test history — 11/16 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Aug 2015 FAIL 11,645 mi
FAIL Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
USER ENTERED Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
USER ENTERED OSR tyre has nail in inner sidewall.
Aug 2015 PASS 11,645 mi
USER ENTERED Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Aug 2016 PASS 15,509 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front wheel slightly buckled
Aug 2017 PASS 19,899 mi None recorded
Jul 2018 PASS 24,232 mi
ADVISORY Offside Rear Nail in tyre + small piece of metal in tyre
Apr 2019 PASS 27,980 mi None recorded
Oct 2020 PASS 30,398 mi None recorded
Oct 2021 PASS 35,055 mi None recorded
Oct 2022 FAIL 38,425 mi
PRS Offside Front Headlamp aim too high dip (4.1.2 (a))
Oct 2022 PASS 38,425 mi None recorded
Nov 2023 FAIL 42,249 mi
DANGEROUS Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nov 2023 PASS 42,302 mi None recorded
Nov 2024 PASS 45,500 mi None recorded
Nov 2025 FAIL 49,221 mi
ADVISORY tpms light on
MAJOR Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
MAJOR Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked ,worn on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nov 2025 FAIL 49,233 mi
PRS Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction diagnostic reset (8.2.1.2 (h))
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nov 2025 PASS 49,233 mi
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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This page shows public vehicle data for registration BU62 YVH, 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.