2012 MINI 1.6L Petrol · BE05 BME
2012 MINI (1.6L, petrol). First registered 28 Jul 2012. Recorded mileage 81,799 miles. MOT valid until 13 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- MINI MINI
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 81,799 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
BE05 BME Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/09/2026
- 81,799 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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BE05 BME Mileage History
- 15/08/202468,587 mi
- 30/07/202572,428 mi+3,841 mi
- 07/08/202572,466 mi+38 mi
- 15/09/202681,799 mi+9,333 mi
- 15/09/202681,799 mi
Average of roughly 6,343 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
BE05 BME 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 (BE05 BME) between August 2024 and September 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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 Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative ON WISHBONE ARM (4.1.5 (a))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”.
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