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BV12 HRW

2012 Mini Cooper

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

76,843 mi
Last recorded76,843 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper48,322 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 76,843 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2026 76,767 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2025 73,359 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2024 68,400 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2024 68,400 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2023 54,178 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 49,367 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 47,543 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2020 44,087 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2020 44,087 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2019 37,137 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 31,395 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 31,394 miles

Central Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Feb 2018 30,905 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 26,415 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2016 21,387 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 15,467 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2015 15,467 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 HRW is a 2012 Mini Cooper in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 HRW registered?

BV12 HRW is a 2012 Mini Cooper, first registered on 2 March 2012.

Is BV12 HRW safe to buy?

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