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BK62 OWC

2012 Mini Cooper D

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

92,177 mi
Last recorded92,177 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper D64,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK62 OWC
MakeMini
ModelCooper D
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 92,177 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2025 92,177 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2024 86,462 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2024 86,462 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2023 80,310 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Nov 2023 80,310 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2022 74,915 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 68,938 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil beginning to leak, recommend replacing as soon as possible (5.3.2 (b))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level brake light not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Nov 2021 68,938 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil beginning to leak, recommend replacing as soon as possible (5.3.2 (b))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level brake light not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 63,506 miles

n/s/r tyre perished/cracked and worn close to limit on inner edge

Pass 31 Oct 2019 58,554 miles

N/s/r tyre perished.

Pass 6 Oct 2018 52,330 miles

Both rear tyres wearing unevenly on inner edge

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2017 47,102 miles

N/S/F tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 1 Nov 2016 37,936 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2016 37,936 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 28,489 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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BK62 OWC is a 2012 Mini Cooper D in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 BK62 OWC, 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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BK62 OWC is a 2012 Mini Cooper D, first registered on 12 October 2012.

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