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2012 MINI MINI
General Information
- Registration SW12BFE
- Manufacturer MINI
- Model MINI
- Year 2012
- Colour Red
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expires 31 May 2027
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MOT History 17 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
26 May 2026
Pass
Mileage: 96,682 MI
Expiry date: 31 May 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
9 May 2026
Fail
Mileage: 96,509 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
7 May 2025
Pass
Mileage: 92,410 MI
Expiry date: 31 May 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear both (1.1.11 (c))
15 May 2024
Pass
Mileage: 90,348 MI
Expiry date: 31 May 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes coated (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
15 May 2024
Fail
Mileage: 90,344 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes coated (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
17 May 2023
Pass
Mileage: 88,603 MI
Expiry date: 31 May 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))
13 May 2022
Pass
Mileage: 86,683 MI
Expiry date: 31 May 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
7 May 2021
Pass
Mileage: 85,060 MI
Expiry date: 31 May 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
11 May 2020
Pass
Mileage: 83,721 MI
Expiry date: 31 May 2021 6 Jun 20263 May 2019
Pass
Mileage: 77,518 MI
Expiry date: 31 May 2020 6 Jun 202611 May 2018
Pass
Mileage: 72,089 MI
Expiry date: 31 May 2019 6 Jun 202611 May 2018
Fail
Mileage: 72,089 MI
6 Jun 202618 May 2017
Pass
Mileage: 64,629 MI
Expiry date: 31 May 2018 6 Jun 202618 May 2017
Fail
Mileage: 64,629 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
5 May 2016
Pass
Mileage: 50,973 MI
Expiry date: 31 May 2017 6 Jun 20268 May 2015
Pass
Mileage: 41,064 MI
Expiry date: 31 May 2016 6 Jun 20268 May 2015
Fail
Mileage: 41,064 MI
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SW12BFE was registered on 2012-05-31
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