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BG62 AYL

2012 Mini Cooper D

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

119,668 mi
Last recorded119,668 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper D64,248 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG62 AYL
MakeMini
ModelCooper D
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 119,668 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2025 119,654 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2024 115,576 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2024 115,576 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2023 110,492 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 104,963 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2022 104,961 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Aug 2021 99,967 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2021 99,965 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low still too low on maximum adjustment (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Dec 2020 97,725 miles

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

Pass 27 Dec 2019 88,877 miles

full under tray fitted

Pass 21 Dec 2018 76,338 miles

nearside windscreen wiper blade in poor condition.

Pass 30 Dec 2017 62,533 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 45,601 miles

Offside Front tyre worn to 2mm

Pass 20 Nov 2015 21,157 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper D?

Based on 102,243 MOT tests across 8,949 vehicles.

80.0%
Pass Rate
6,017
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
8,949
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 515
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 510
Registration plate lamp not working 410
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BG62 AYL is a 2012 Mini Cooper D in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2012 Mini Cooper D models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 64,248 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mini Cooper D fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 515 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BG62 AYL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Cooper D typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Cooper D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BG62 AYL registered?

BG62 AYL is a 2012 Mini Cooper D, first registered on 5 December 2012.

Is BG62 AYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG62 AYL shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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