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LY12 BHN

2012 Mini Cooper S

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

72,152 mi
Last recorded72,152 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper S45,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY12 BHN
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 72,152 miles
Pass 21 May 2025 69,543 miles
Fail 21 May 2025 69,543 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jul 2024 67,705 miles

Offside Front tyre has been plug repaired right on edge of the tread

Pass 20 Jul 2023 63,212 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2023 63,212 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2022 62,486 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2022 62,484 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 57,079 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 53,529 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 49,488 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2019 49,488 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2018 45,170 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 May 2017 38,400 miles
Fail 30 May 2017 38,400 miles

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords offside rear and tearing (4.1.D.1a)

advisory offside rear lower brake light not working warning light on dash

Pass 17 Jun 2016 25,852 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 13,847 miles

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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LY12 BHN is a 2012 Mini Cooper S in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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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What year was LY12 BHN registered?

LY12 BHN is a 2012 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 27 July 2012.

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