2012 MINI 1.6L Diesel · LS12 UBJ

The vehicle holds a current valid MOT as of 15 June 2026, following an unrecorded repair between a failure on 26 March 2026 at 138,267 miles and a pass the following day at 138,282 miles. The maintenance trend is stable, with no recurring structural, mechanical, suspension, or brake defects recorded across the full test history, and the sole failure in the entire record was a pre-pass tyre issue resolved within 24 hours. The recorded mileage aligns closely with the expected average of roughly 9,877 miles per year for a 14-year-old vehicle, with no erratic jumps or unexplained gaps in the test record. Between the March 2023 test at 112,892 miles and the March 2024 test at 121,824 miles, the vehicle accumulated approximately 8,932 miles, a rate consistent with typical use. The 11-month gap between the March 2024 test and February 2025 test saw a further 8,928 miles added, followed by 7,515 miles over 13 months between the February 2025 test and the March 2026 failure, a slight dip in annual mileage that does not indicate periods of prolonged standing or hidden damage. The only recurring faults across the test history are tyre-related, with the March 2023 test flagging a nearside rear tyre worn close to the legal limit with edge wear, and the March 2026 test failing due to cuts reaching the ply on two rear tyres and perishing on the offside rear tyre. A buyer should prioritise in-person inspection of all four tyres for remaining tread depth, sidewall damage, cracking, and uneven wear, as well as verifying wheel alignment to address the previously noted rear edge wear, which points to skipped basic consumable upkeep between annual checks. While no structural corrosion, suspension bushes, coil spring wear, binding brakes, or exhaust emissions defects were recorded in any of the six tests spanning three years, the MOT only captures vehicle condition at the time of testing, so a full mechanical check of these components is recommended to confirm no interim wear has occurred between annual checks. There is no evidence of worsening mechanical or structural issues in the record, and the sole failure was resolved immediately, indicating the vehicle has otherwise been maintained to a consistent standard for its age.