2012 MINI 1.6L Diesel · CP62 VFM

The vehicle presents a stable and improving maintenance trend, culminating in a clean pass on 15 June 2026 at 102,542 miles with zero defects recorded. That same day also saw a failed test at 102,540 miles for a non-working windscreen washer, a trivial electrical fault that was clearly rectified before the subsequent pass was issued within hours. The 2025 test at 101,009 miles was also entirely clean, indicating the last two years have been free of significant mechanical or structural deterioration. The mileage accumulation is consistent and unremarkable for a 2012 vehicle. Annual usage has averaged roughly 7,300 miles, with the odometer climbing from 87,271 miles in May 2023 to 102,542 miles by June 2026. There are no suspicious gaps or sudden spikes in the recorded intervals, suggesting regular rather than sporadic use. The MOT history itself is sparse, with only five recorded tests spanning three years, but the available data points to a well-maintained car that has not been sitting idle for extended periods. Historically, the only recurring theme is premature and uneven tyre wear, specifically on the nearside. In May 2023 at 87,271 miles, the tester flagged the nearside front tyre worn close to the legal limit and the nearside rear tyre as slightly damaged, cracking, or perishing. By May 2024 at 95,200 miles, the nearside rear tyre was again worn close to the legal limit and worn on edge. This pattern of inner-edge wear and sidewall degradation on the nearside axle points to possible tracking misalignment, worn suspension bushes, or a failing coil spring causing uneven load distribution. A prospective buyer should inspect the nearside suspension components, including the lower arm bushes, track rod ends, and shock absorbers, and verify the wheel alignment is within specification. The brake system has not been flagged in any test, but given the mileage, the condition of the brake discs, pads, and calipers should be checked for uneven wear or binding. Structurally, no corrosion or integrity advisories have appeared, though an underbody inspection for rust on subframes and mounting points remains prudent at this age and mileage.