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GK12 BVL

2012 Mini Cooper London 2012 Edition

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

55,473 mi
Last recorded55,473 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper London 2012 Edition46,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK12 BVL
MakeMini
ModelCooper London 2012 Edition
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 55,473 miles

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

under tray fitted

Pass 1 Jul 2024 54,886 miles

underbody corrosion

Fail 1 Jul 2024 54,886 miles

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

underbody corrosion

Pass 7 Jun 2023 53,867 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 52,298 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 47,736 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2021 47,736 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 45,600 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 41,768 miles

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 18 Jun 2018 39,298 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 32,601 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 26,268 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 19,070 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2015 19,070 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper London 2012 Edition?

Based on 2,006 MOT tests across 155 vehicles.

83.2%
Pass Rate
4,728
Miles/Year
14
Year Lifespan
155
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 8
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 7
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GK12 BVL is a 2012 Mini Cooper London 2012 Edition 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 London 2012 Edition models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.9% with a typical mileage of 46,348 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 London 2012 Edition fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 8 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GK12 BVL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Cooper London 2012 Edition typically stays on UK roads for around 14 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Cooper London 2012 Edition is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GK12 BVL registered?

GK12 BVL is a 2012 Mini Cooper London 2012 Edition, first registered on 27 June 2012.

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