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BV62 EAY

2012 Mini Cooper

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

136,843 mi
Last recorded136,843 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper48,322 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV62 EAY
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 136,843 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2024 132,094 miles

Engine oil level low

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play inner ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge and 3mm inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 127,195 miles

Exhaust flexi is corroded and coming away

Exhaust heat shield corroded and coming away

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 120,389 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 13 Sep 2021 114,198 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 107,994 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 99,222 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 85,511 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 70,613 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 57,012 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 41,452 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2015 41,452 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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BV62 EAY is a 2012 Mini Cooper in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 BV62 EAY registered?

BV62 EAY is a 2012 Mini Cooper, first registered on 16 September 2012.

Is BV62 EAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV62 EAY shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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