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BJ12 EKR

2012 Mini Cooper D London 2012 Edition

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

108,664 mi
Last recorded108,664 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper D London 2012 Edition63,041 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ12 EKR
MakeMini
ModelCooper D London 2012 Edition
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 108,664 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (e))

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

brake wear indicator on

Pass 14 Oct 2024 98,745 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Oct 2024 98,710 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fractured inner bead (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 93,043 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 80,578 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2021 68,079 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn on the outer and inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 59,314 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2019 54,328 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2019 54,328 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on inside of the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2018 47,306 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 41,113 miles

Front brake pads

undercover fitted

Pass 16 Mar 2016 34,223 miles

Nearside Front wearing thin

Pass 10 Apr 2015 25,829 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper D London 2012 Edition?

Based on 2,881 MOT tests across 214 vehicles.

80.0%
Pass Rate
6,013
Miles/Year
14
Year Lifespan
214
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre has ply or cords exposed 16
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 14
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 13
Registration plate lamp not working 13
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BJ12 EKR is a 2012 Mini Cooper D London 2012 Edition in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2012 Mini Cooper D London 2012 Edition models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.9% with a typical mileage of 63,041 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mini Cooper D London 2012 Edition fails its MOT is tyre has ply or cords exposed, accounting for 16 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BJ12 EKR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Cooper D London 2012 Edition typically stays on UK roads for around 14 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Cooper D London 2012 Edition is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BJ12 EKR is a 2012 Mini Cooper D London 2012 Edition, first registered on 29 March 2012.

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