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BJ62 BYY

2012 Mini Cooper D

Green Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

53,613 mi
Last recorded53,613 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper D64,248 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ62 BYY
MakeMini
ModelCooper D
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 53,613 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2024 52,090 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2023 51,530 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2022 51,032 miles

emissions to low to register

Pass 15 Sep 2021 47,293 miles

Nearside Front 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 17 Sep 2020 44,320 miles

emissions to low to register

Pass 24 Sep 2019 41,199 miles

Offside Rear tyre steping on inner edge

emissions to low to register

Fail 21 Sep 2019 41,173 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tread deformed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear tyre steping on inner edge

emissions to low to register

Pass 15 Sep 2018 37,740 miles

low emitter no readings at test

Pass 13 Sep 2017 34,496 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 30,617 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2016 30,617 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2015 24,736 miles

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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BJ62 BYY is a 2012 Mini Cooper D in Green 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 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 BJ62 BYY, 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 BJ62 BYY registered?

BJ62 BYY is a 2012 Mini Cooper D, first registered on 26 September 2012.

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The MOT history for BJ62 BYY shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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