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BV62 TVZ

2012 Mini Cooper

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

98,031 mi
Last recorded98,031 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper48,322 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 98,031 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 22 Aug 2025 98,027 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 92,472 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2024 92,472 miles

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2023 86,140 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Aug 2022 78,891 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Aug 2021 72,979 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Aug 2020 68,283 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 60,864 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 50,821 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 45,444 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 41,412 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2016 41,412 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Drivers Washer Jet. (8.2.3)

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 TVZ is a 2012 Mini Cooper in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BV62 TVZ registered?

BV62 TVZ is a 2012 Mini Cooper, first registered on 21 September 2012.

Is BV62 TVZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV62 TVZ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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