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BK12 HYW

2012 Mini Cooper

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

128,054 mi
Last recorded128,054 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper48,322 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK12 HYW
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 128,054 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2025 118,003 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2024 106,928 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2023 95,674 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2022 85,690 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2022 85,690 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 73,999 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 65,404 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2019 50,333 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2019 50,333 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Mar 2018 35,921 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 15 Mar 2018 35,986 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 25,715 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 22,954 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2016 22,954 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 18,898 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper?

Based on 1,705,479 MOT tests across 247,583 vehicles.

86.5%
Pass Rate
5,128
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
247,583
On UK Roads
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BK12 HYW is a 2012 Mini Cooper in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2012 Mini Cooper models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.9% with a typical mileage of 48,322 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Mini Cooper typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Cooper is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BK12 HYW registered?

BK12 HYW is a 2012 Mini Cooper, first registered on 19 March 2012.

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