2012 MINI 2.0L Diesel · AR12 GEM
2012 MINI (2.0L, diesel). First registered 26 Jun 2012. Recorded mileage 89,852 miles. MOT valid until 15 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- MINI MINI
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Norwich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 89,852 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AR12 GEM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/01/2026
- 89,852 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AR12 GEM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Mini Mini (AR12 GEM) between December 2022 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 16 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))”; “Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
AR12 GEM Mileage History
- 14/12/202269,878 mi
- 06/10/202372,348 mi+2,470 mi
- 02/10/202477,168 mi+4,820 mi
- 14/01/202689,850 mi+12,682 mi
- 16/01/202689,852 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 6,462 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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