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E23 BUX

2012 Mini Cooper D

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,057 mi
Last recorded86,057 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper D64,248 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE23 BUX
MakeMini
ModelCooper D
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2025 86,057 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2025 86,057 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2024 80,843 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2024 80,843 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2023 75,994 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2022 70,459 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2021 63,786 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2021 63,784 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Also slightly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc rusty possible due to standing? monitor after use

Pass 6 Oct 2020 60,687 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 51,474 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 42,939 miles

Engine Cover And Under Tray Fitted

Pass 22 Sep 2017 35,839 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

engine bay and under body covers fitted some parts obscured

Fail 22 Sep 2017 35,839 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner (3.5.1g)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine bay and under body covers fitted some parts obscured

handbrake and brake fluid level light on

Pass 12 Sep 2016 24,817 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2016 24,817 miles

Headlamp aim too high both front (1.8)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 18,651 miles

nearside front tyre is starting to wear on the outer edge

Pass 25 Jun 2015 18,616 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2015 18,616 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper D?

Based on 102,243 MOT tests across 8,949 vehicles.

80.0%
Pass Rate
6,017
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
8,949
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 515
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 510
Registration plate lamp not working 410
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E23 BUX is a 2012 Mini Cooper D in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2012 Mini Cooper D models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 64,248 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mini Cooper D fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 515 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E23 BUX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Cooper D typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Cooper D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E23 BUX registered?

E23 BUX is a 2012 Mini Cooper D, first registered on 5 March 2012.

Is E23 BUX safe to buy?

The MOT history for E23 BUX shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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