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BG12 NZW

2012 Mini Cooper D London 2012 Edition

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2025
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

83,126 mi
Last recorded83,126 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper D London 2012 Edition63,041 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG12 NZW
MakeMini
ModelCooper D London 2012 Edition
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Fail 17 Dec 2025 83,126 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2024 79,039 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2023 73,469 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2022 67,390 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 62,194 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2020 55,009 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 48,177 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2019 48,177 miles

Fuel pipe union leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2018 42,397 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 36,770 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 32,156 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 26,028 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper D London 2012 Edition?

Based on 2,881 MOT tests across 214 vehicles.

80.0%
Pass Rate
6,013
Miles/Year
14
Year Lifespan
214
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre has ply or cords exposed 16
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 14
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 13
Registration plate lamp not working 13
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BG12 NZW is a 2012 Mini Cooper D London 2012 Edition in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2012 Mini Cooper D London 2012 Edition models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.9% with a typical mileage of 63,041 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mini Cooper D London 2012 Edition fails its MOT is tyre has ply or cords exposed, accounting for 16 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BG12 NZW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Cooper D London 2012 Edition typically stays on UK roads for around 14 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Cooper D London 2012 Edition is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BG12 NZW registered?

BG12 NZW is a 2012 Mini Cooper D London 2012 Edition, first registered on 30 May 2012.

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