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W321 BAT

2012 Mini Cooper S

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2025
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

45,213 mi
Last recorded45,213 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper S45,689 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW321 BAT
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 22 May 2026 45,213 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2024 42,976 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 36,824 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 29,720 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2021 29,720 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2020 22,561 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 17,708 miles
Fail 30 May 2019 17,708 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2018 15,944 miles

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

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 1 Jun 2017 13,758 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 11,567 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2015 8,484 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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W321 BAT is a 2012 Mini Cooper S in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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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What year was W321 BAT registered?

W321 BAT is a 2012 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 12 June 2012.

Is W321 BAT safe to buy?

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