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BV12 GVX

2012 Mini Cooper

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

75,071 mi
Last recorded75,071 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper48,322 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV12 GVX
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 75,071 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2025 75,071 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both jets aiming fluid over roof (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 71,754 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2024 71,754 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Aug 2023 68,137 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 60,796 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 51,585 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2020 46,014 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2019 39,955 miles

Rear Rear seat folded forward preventing seat belt inspection

Pass 24 Aug 2018 32,233 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2018 32,233 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2017 29,919 miles

Offside Front lower wishbone ball joint has play

Pass 26 Apr 2017 24,586 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

undertrays fitted

Pass 20 Apr 2016 20,851 miles

Front brake pads 50% worn

Pass 22 Apr 2015 16,216 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 13,311 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 GVX is a 2012 Mini Cooper in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 BV12 GVX registered?

BV12 GVX is a 2012 Mini Cooper, first registered on 28 April 2012.

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