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BG62 UTY

2012 Mini Cooper

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

78,295 mi
Last recorded78,295 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper48,322 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG62 UTY
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 78,295 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2025 78,283 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2025 78,283 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2024 72,208 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2023 68,151 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2023 68,126 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2022 63,227 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 57,747 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 52,398 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2020 52,397 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Apr 2019 44,958 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2018 31,002 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Nov 2016 25,305 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 20,039 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 17,090 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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BG62 UTY is a 2012 Mini Cooper in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BG62 UTY registered?

BG62 UTY is a 2012 Mini Cooper, first registered on 21 November 2012.

Is BG62 UTY safe to buy?

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