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BG62 WLV

2012 Mini Cooper D

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

100,523 mi
Last recorded100,523 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper D64,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG62 WLV
MakeMini
ModelCooper D
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2025 100,523 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 98,124 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 of 2. (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both have corrosion , on both faces, at the outer 1 centremeter of faces. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2023 94,023 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread is 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres perishing on outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 91,267 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wearing inner and outer edges , outer sidewall cracking (4mm) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wearing inner edge , outer sidewall cracking (4mm) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and cracking between tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 90,444 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn inner and outer edges , cracking outer sidewall. 4mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn inner edge cracking outer sidewall, 4mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears slightly corroded inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears perishing sidewalls and between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2019 87,514 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre but not leaking ()

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 21 Sep 2019 87,514 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre but not leaking ()

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2018 85,822 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 75,662 miles

engine cover and undertray fitted

Pass 30 Nov 2016 62,501 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2016 62,501 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Nov 2015 46,851 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 WLV is a 2012 Mini Cooper D in Red 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 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 64,248 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 WLV, 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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BG62 WLV is a 2012 Mini Cooper D, first registered on 19 December 2012.

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