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BV12 GVL

2012 Mini Cooper

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2025
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

50,731 mi
Last recorded50,731 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2024
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper48,322 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV12 GVL
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2024 50,731 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 31 Oct 2023 46,057 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 41,388 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 36,915 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2020 34,202 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 30,430 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 27,186 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 12 May 2018 27,186 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 23,748 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 20,720 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 16,761 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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BV12 GVL is a 2012 Mini Cooper in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BV12 GVL registered?

BV12 GVL is a 2012 Mini Cooper, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is BV12 GVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV12 GVL shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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