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BV12 GWD

2012 Mini Cooper

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

69,845 mi
Last recorded69,845 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper48,322 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV12 GWD
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 69,845 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2024 63,005 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 55,725 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 45,288 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Under trays fitted obscuring some components underneath the vehicle

Pass 31 Mar 2022 45,266 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Under trays fitted obscuring some components underneath the vehicle

Pass 1 Feb 2021 42,549 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under trays fitted obscuring some components underneath the vehicle

Pass 6 Feb 2020 39,163 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 35,308 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay`

Items removed from drivers view

Undertrays covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay and underneath the Vehicle

Fail 7 Feb 2019 35,308 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay`

Items removed from drivers view

Undertrays covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay and underneath the Vehicle

Offside Rear Body component likely to become detached bumper fouling rear wheel (6.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 30,664 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay`

Undertrays covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay and underneath the Vehicle

Pass 8 Mar 2017 25,441 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 1 Mar 2016 20,346 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2016 20,346 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 13,398 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 13,254 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 13,254 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 GWD 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 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 GWD registered?

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

Is BV12 GWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV12 GWD shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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