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SY62 BBV

2012 Mini Cooper D

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

72,027 mi
Last recorded72,027 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper D64,248 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY62 BBV
MakeMini
ModelCooper D
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 6 Oct 2025 72,027 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2024 68,622 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 62,325 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 58,321 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 53,788 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2020 51,297 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top strut mount split. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top strut mount split. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2019 48,850 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2018 44,336 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 38,243 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 31,061 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 24,827 miles

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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SY62 BBV is a 2012 Mini Cooper D in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SY62 BBV, 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 SY62 BBV registered?

SY62 BBV is a 2012 Mini Cooper D, first registered on 26 October 2012.

Is SY62 BBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY62 BBV shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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