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BV62 CUW

2012 Mini Countryman Cooper

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

78,895 mi
Last recorded78,895 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper52,152 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV62 CUW
MakeMini
ModelCountryman Cooper
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 78,895 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2025 72,854 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BORDERLINE 2MM (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BORDERLINE 2MM (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 65,088 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 61,430 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2022 58,520 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 55,463 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2021 55,463 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2020 51,395 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 48,420 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 8 Apr 2019 48,420 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 42,251 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Both close to limit, slight cracks in tread

Pass 15 Mar 2017 37,542 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 7 Apr 2016 33,175 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Apr 2015 27,134 miles

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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BV62 CUW is a 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BV62 CUW, 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 BV62 CUW registered?

BV62 CUW is a 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper, first registered on 28 September 2012.

Is BV62 CUW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV62 CUW shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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