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BV62 EBA

2012 Mini Cooper

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

80,352 mi
Last recorded80,352 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper48,322 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV62 EBA
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 80,352 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2024 76,387 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 71,386 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 67,136 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim area (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2022 67,135 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect Along with fluid leak too (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Within tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread going out of round, inner tread/edge area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx' 1.8 mm tread at centre AND bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim area (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 61,530 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx' 2.20 mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Has a slight leak of oil too (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx' 2.50 mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Tread going out of round on inner edge. Knock on effect from wheel rim damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective Rubber worn at centre pressure point (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 57,561 miles

both rear tyre treads feathering slightly

Pass 25 Sep 2019 52,811 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2019 52,811 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Heavily pitted and corroded on braking faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 44,320 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2017 38,068 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2017 38,068 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure In tread pattern (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Tread is coming off (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Wiper worn/split in middle. To the point of almost damaging windscreen

Pass 27 Sep 2016 30,953 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 22,635 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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BV62 EBA is a 2012 Mini Cooper in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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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BV62 EBA is a 2012 Mini Cooper, first registered on 5 September 2012.

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