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AJ12 BDU

2012 Mini Cooper

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Apr 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

85,589 mi
Last recorded85,589 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper48,322 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ12 BDU
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 85,589 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Position light & fog light lamp slightly insecure

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2025 83,895 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi hose deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 28 Mar 2025 83,895 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi hose deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp likely to become detached (4.2.1 (c) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2024 82,245 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2023 74,296 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 66,589 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2021 66,157 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing very perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2020 63,087 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2019 55,576 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 42,309 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 30,717 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 25,231 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 21,843 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper?

Based on 1,705,479 MOT tests across 247,583 vehicles.

86.5%
Pass Rate
5,128
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
247,583
On UK Roads
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AJ12 BDU is a 2012 Mini Cooper in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 2012 Mini Cooper models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.9% with a typical mileage of 48,322 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The Mini Cooper typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Cooper is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AJ12 BDU is a 2012 Mini Cooper, first registered on 1 June 2012.

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