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BN62 USG

2012 Mini Cooper D

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

89,022 mi
Last recorded89,022 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper D64,248 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN62 USG
MakeMini
ModelCooper D
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 89,022 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Boot lid component damaged but not likely to cause injury outer latch inoperative boot opens off key fob (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2025 89,022 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Boot lid component damaged but not likely to cause injury outer latch inoperative boot opens off key fob (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 81,827 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view two points in zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

engine cover fitted

Fail 12 Sep 2024 81,827 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view two points in zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

engine cover fitted

Pass 26 Sep 2023 74,954 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2023 74,686 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 68,231 miles

emissions too clean to register

Fail 23 Sep 2022 68,203 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn reaction arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn reaction arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cords show on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened thin and coroded only working on 30 percent of face (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

emissions too clean to register

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn both edges and pressure low (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 2 chips zone a not 10mm (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2021 61,679 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 2 chips zone a not 10mm (3.2 (a) (i))

emissions too clean to register

Pass 25 Sep 2020 55,384 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 2 chips zone a not 10mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn and scored also corosion on inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

emissions too clean to register

Pass 21 Sep 2019 46,824 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 2 chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 39,215 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 3 chips in swept area not 10mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 33,607 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2017 33,607 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2016 27,418 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' 2 chips (8.3.1a)

Fail 17 Sep 2016 27,418 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' 2 chips (8.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 12 Sep 2015 22,301 miles

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

n/s/f tyre bold on the outer edge.

o/s/f tyre bold on the outer edge.

rear brake discs worn.

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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BN62 USG is a 2012 Mini Cooper D in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 BN62 USG, 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 BN62 USG registered?

BN62 USG is a 2012 Mini Cooper D, first registered on 29 September 2012.

Is BN62 USG safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN62 USG shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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