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BT12 DPZ

2012 Mini Cooper D

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

132,571 mi
Last recorded132,571 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper D64,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT12 DPZ
MakeMini
ModelCooper D
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2025 132,571 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2023 128,834 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2022 124,615 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 120,598 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear boot lock switch faulty

Fail 4 Nov 2021 120,598 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear boot lock switch faulty

Pass 8 Oct 2020 113,687 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 104,346 miles

engine covers and under trays hide components

Fail 20 May 2019 104,346 miles

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

engine covers and under trays hide components

Pass 16 May 2018 89,444 miles

engine covers and under trays hide components

Fail 16 May 2018 89,444 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

engine covers and under trays hide components

Pass 12 Jun 2017 78,081 miles

Nearside Front Outer tyre wall slight damaged

Fail 12 Jun 2017 78,081 miles

Nearside Front Outer tyre wall slight damaged

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 64,234 miles

engine cover and under trays hide components

Pass 23 Jun 2015 51,013 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2015 51,013 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

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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BT12 DPZ is a 2012 Mini Cooper D in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BT12 DPZ, 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 BT12 DPZ registered?

BT12 DPZ is a 2012 Mini Cooper D, first registered on 25 June 2012.

Is BT12 DPZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT12 DPZ shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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