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BL12 EKX

2012 Mini Cooper

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

50,607 mi
Last recorded50,607 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper48,322 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL12 EKX
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 50,607 miles

nearside front wheel has damage repair.

Pass 17 Sep 2024 48,145 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 17 Sep 2024 48,143 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 47,069 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2022 45,168 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 43,118 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 40,460 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2019 37,312 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2019 37,312 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 33,862 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 30,297 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 26,788 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2015 23,353 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 23,353 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 EKX is a 2012 Mini Cooper in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol 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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What year was BL12 EKX registered?

BL12 EKX is a 2012 Mini Cooper, first registered on 28 June 2012.

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