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FV12 BOU

2012 Mini Cooper S

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

123,461 mi
Last recorded123,461 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper S45,689 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV12 BOU
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 123,461 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2025 115,102 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2024 109,023 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both - lipped - pads ok, approx. 4-5mm thick (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge rippled 1.6-2mm - rest of tread 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge - rest of tread 4mm

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded 5-10mm wide on faces - pads good, approx. 5-6mm thick (1.1.14 (a) (i))

film of oil around o/s drive shaft seal

Fail 18 Jun 2024 109,023 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both - lipped - pads ok, approx. 4-5mm thick (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge rippled 1.6-2mm - rest of tread 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge - rest of tread 4mm

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded 5-10mm wide on faces - pads good, approx. 5-6mm thick (1.1.14 (a) (i))

film of oil around o/s drive shaft seal

Pass 22 Jun 2023 92,619 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both - corroded 10mm wide on faces - pads good, approx. 6mm thick (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 75,178 miles

Rear brake discs are slightly corroded 5-10mm wide on faces - pads good, approx. 7mm thick

Fail 16 Jun 2022 75,178 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split and smearing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split and smearing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear brake discs are slightly corroded 5-10mm wide on faces - pads good, approx. 7mm thick

Pass 30 Jun 2021 58,816 miles

Nearside Rear tyre inner edge of tread slightly rippled - rest of tread 4mm and is stress cracked in tread

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and stress cracked in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear brake discs have a 5-10mm wide corroded lip - pads good, approx. 7mm thick

Fail 30 Jun 2021 58,816 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre inner edge of tread slightly rippled - rest of tread 4mm and is stress cracked in tread

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and stress cracked in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear brake discs have a 5-10mm wide corroded lip - pads good, approx. 7mm thick

Pass 23 Jun 2020 43,213 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 41,312 miles

Nearside Front Inner and outer edges of tyre is worn also close to wear markers

Offside Front Inner and outer edges of tyre is worn also getting close to wear markers

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault up on dash (5.2.3 (h) (i))

rear discs are corroded at inner faces pads are ok

rear shock absorbers are getting weak

Pass 9 Apr 2018 39,759 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2017 37,812 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 35,895 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 33,121 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 33,121 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper S?

Based on 632,556 MOT tests across 100,336 vehicles.

86.7%
Pass Rate
5,231
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
100,336
On UK Roads
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FV12 BOU is a 2012 Mini Cooper S in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2012 Mini Cooper S models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 45,689 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 S typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Cooper S is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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FV12 BOU is a 2012 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 21 March 2012.

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