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BT12 HFU

2012 Mini Cooper

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

74,682 mi
Last recorded74,682 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper48,322 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT12 HFU
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 74,682 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2024 68,971 miles

both cv both front cv boots cracking perishing slight

both rear coil springs slight rusty

Fail 20 Nov 2024 68,971 miles

Central Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

both cv both front cv boots cracking perishing slight

both rear coil springs slight rusty

Pass 15 Nov 2023 62,213 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 59,445 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 58,705 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2021 58,705 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2021 58,703 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 56,984 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2020 56,984 miles

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 53,248 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 46,973 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 36,583 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 26,529 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 20,694 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2015 20,694 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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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BT12 HFU is a 2012 Mini Cooper in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BT12 HFU registered?

BT12 HFU is a 2012 Mini Cooper, first registered on 22 June 2012.

Is BT12 HFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT12 HFU shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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