2012 MINI 2.0L Diesel · SW12 BFE
2012 MINI (2.0L, diesel). First registered 31 May 2012. Recorded mileage 96,682 miles. MOT valid until 30 May 2027. Taxed until 01 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- MINI MINI
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Aberdeen
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 May 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Aug 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 96,682 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
SW12 BFE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/05/2026
- 96,682 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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SW12 BFE Mileage History
- 15/05/202490,344 mi
- 15/05/202490,348 mi+4 mi
- 07/05/202592,410 mi+2,062 mi
- 09/05/202696,509 mi+4,099 mi
- 26/05/202696,682 mi+173 mi
Average of roughly 3,124 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SW12 BFE MOT History
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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Mini Mini (SW12 BFE) between May 2024 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 26 May 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: Brakes (8 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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: “Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
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