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BG62 VCO

2012 Mini Cooper D

Brown Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

142,413 mi
Last recorded142,413 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper D64,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG62 VCO
MakeMini
ModelCooper D
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2025 142,413 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2024 124,708 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 108,990 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2022 93,262 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2022 92,775 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 81,265 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

under trays fitted

Fail 2 Jul 2021 81,265 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

under trays fitted

Pass 1 Jul 2020 74,116 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 4 Jul 2019 65,191 miles

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

under body and engine covers fitted

Pass 11 May 2018 50,641 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 40,876 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

items removed from drivers view of the road prior to test

Pass 12 May 2016 28,361 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 27,658 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2015 27,658 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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 VCO is a 2012 Mini Cooper D in Brown with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 VCO, 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 VCO registered?

BG62 VCO is a 2012 Mini Cooper D, first registered on 31 October 2012.

Is BG62 VCO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG62 VCO shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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