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YC12 BZU

2012 Mini Cooper D Auto

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

98,866 mi
Last recorded98,866 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper D Auto50,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC12 BZU
MakeMini
ModelCooper D Auto
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 98,866 miles
Pass 19 May 2025 93,447 miles
Pass 20 May 2024 86,524 miles
Fail 20 May 2024 86,524 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2024 85,733 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2023 78,982 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre tread section

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer tread section (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 74,124 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 16 Mar 2022 74,124 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2021 69,510 miles

Offside 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))

Pass 14 Mar 2020 66,385 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s [inner faces] (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 61,620 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 56,239 miles

Nearside front tyre worn bold outer edge

Pass 11 Mar 2017 49,113 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 14 Mar 2016 39,902 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 30,774 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper D Auto?

Based on 7,318 MOT tests across 637 vehicles.

82.3%
Pass Rate
4,727
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
637
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 42
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 30
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YC12 BZU is a 2012 Mini Cooper D Auto in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 2012 Mini Cooper D Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.8% with a typical mileage of 50,744 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mini Cooper D Auto fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 42 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YC12 BZU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Cooper D Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Cooper D Auto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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YC12 BZU is a 2012 Mini Cooper D Auto, first registered on 24 April 2012.

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