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BL12 DWY

2012 Mini Cooper

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

106,276 mi
Last recorded106,276 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper48,322 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL12 DWY
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 106,276 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2024 102,608 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 12 Aug 2024 102,608 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 99,493 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2023 99,478 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Aug 2022 96,463 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 90,732 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/45/zr17 worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front outer washer jet needs adjustment

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 83,080 miles

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view slight chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 75,569 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2018 63,618 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively x2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively x2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Under trays fitted

Pass 26 Jul 2017 53,720 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 26 Jul 2017 53,720 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 47,088 miles

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

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

unable to fully inspect rear brake pads

Pass 13 Aug 2015 40,889 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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BL12 DWY is a 2012 Mini Cooper in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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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BL12 DWY is a 2012 Mini Cooper, first registered on 24 August 2012.

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