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BJ12 EKD

2012 Mini Cooper D

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

105,967 mi
Last recorded105,967 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper D64,248 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ12 EKD
MakeMini
ModelCooper D
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 105,967 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2025 105,967 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 103,714 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2024 103,714 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 102,494 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 98,738 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2022 98,738 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 4 Jun 2021 95,579 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2021 95,579 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both side. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2020 92,797 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 88,360 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2018 74,385 miles

Buckle to nearside front road wheel

Front brake discs worn

Front brake pads worn low

Pass 27 Jan 2017 71,330 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 66,037 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

front screen stonechipped

Pass 10 Mar 2015 54,806 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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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BJ12 EKD is a 2012 Mini Cooper D in Black 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 BJ12 EKD, 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 BJ12 EKD registered?

BJ12 EKD is a 2012 Mini Cooper D, first registered on 29 March 2012.

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