2012 MINI 1.6L Diesel · E3 SHE
2012 MINI (1.6L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2012. Recorded mileage 89,469 miles. MOT valid until 16 Jun 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MINI MINI
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 89,469 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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E3 SHE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 18/06/2026
- 89,469 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
E3 SHE 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 (E3 SHE) between October 2021 and June 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 18 June 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: Tyres (12 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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 Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
E3 SHE Mileage History
- 29/10/202186,866 mi
- 09/06/202288,574 mi+1,708 mi
- 17/04/202688,816 mi+242 mi
- 17/06/202689,469 mi+653 mi
- 18/06/202689,469 mi
Average of roughly 562 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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