2012 MINI 1.6L Diesel · DA10 BEX

The 2012 MINI presents as roadworthy following its most recent pass on 5 March 2026 at 163,141 miles, with the maintenance trend appearing stable across the last three years. The DVSA record shows clean passes in 2024 and 2026 and two same-day fail-then-pass cycles in March 2025 and March 2026 where the tester logged no defects. This pattern indicates the vehicle cleared each time after administrative or minor pre-test corrections rather than through sustained mechanical repair. Annual mileage sits at roughly 11,650 miles per year against the 163,141 total, which is typical for a 14-year-old car. The records show 156,587 miles on 1 March 2024, 160,132 miles on 5 March 2025, and 163,141 miles on 4–5 March 2026. That is about 3,500 to 3,000 miles added each year, a steady and unremarkable accumulation with no gaps or sudden spikes. The sparse, defect-free history gives little evidence of neglected consumables or deferred structural work. The repeated fail-with-no-defect entries on 4 March 2026 and 5 March 2025 suggest the car initially failed on documentation or presentation issues, then passed next day on the same mileage. A buyer should still verify in person that brake discs, suspension bushes, and exhaust emissions meet standard, since the tester recorded no advisories across any entry. At this age and mileage, inspect subframe corrosion and coil springs for fatigue not always caught in a pass. Given the clean trailing record, previous owners appear to have kept the MINI to a basic annual test standard without flagged wear. Confirm the 2026 pass reflects genuine condition and not a rushed retest. A short pre-purchase inspection of tyres, binding calipers, and structural integrity remains sensible on a 163k-mile example.