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BT12 ZCL

2012 Mini Countryman Cooper

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

96,168 mi
Last recorded96,168 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper52,152 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT12 ZCL
MakeMini
ModelCountryman Cooper
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 96,168 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2025 75,512 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2024 68,233 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 59,729 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2022 59,449 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2022 59,448 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases located underside of vehicle at the front (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect located at the front left of vehicle (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 56,807 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 54,663 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2019 54,663 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 46,706 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2018 46,706 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 42,755 miles

covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 8 Oct 2016 31,888 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 11,016 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 11,014 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

How Reliable is the Mini Countryman Cooper?

Based on 10,622 MOT tests across 943 vehicles.

85.1%
Pass Rate
5,506
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
943
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 38
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BT12 ZCL is a 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.5% with a typical mileage of 52,152 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 Countryman Cooper fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 38 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BT12 ZCL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Countryman Cooper typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Countryman Cooper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BT12 ZCL registered?

BT12 ZCL is a 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper, first registered on 13 July 2012.

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