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A26 BMB

2012 Mini Cooper

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Dec 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

71,863 mi
Last recorded71,863 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper48,322 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA26 BMB
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 71,863 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2025 71,863 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2024 66,051 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Dec 2023 62,167 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 57,012 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2022 57,012 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 50,881 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2021 50,881 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

brake fluid requires top-up

engine misfire

front & rear brake discs wearing thin

Pass 15 Dec 2020 45,040 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2019 39,139 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 32,017 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

passenger air bag deactivated

service warning light illuminated

Pass 20 Dec 2017 24,217 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2016 17,024 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195-55-R16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195-55-R16 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 7,680 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper?

Based on 1,705,479 MOT tests across 247,583 vehicles.

86.5%
Pass Rate
5,128
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
247,583
On UK Roads
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A26 BMB is a 2012 Mini Cooper in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2012 Mini Cooper models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.9% with a typical mileage of 48,322 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Mini Cooper typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Cooper is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A26 BMB registered?

A26 BMB is a 2012 Mini Cooper, first registered on 13 November 2012.

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