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AK55 BEE

2012 Mini Cooper S Auto

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

52,777 mi
Last recorded52,777 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper S Auto34,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 BEE
MakeMini
ModelCooper S Auto
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 52,777 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2025 50,068 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2024 47,600 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 44,753 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 23 Feb 2023 44,753 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2022 41,567 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 38,998 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (inner and outer edges) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 37,020 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2020 37,017 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 32,911 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 29,097 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 23,865 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 18,661 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 13,545 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper S Auto?

Based on 10,031 MOT tests across 928 vehicles.

83.9%
Pass Rate
3,685
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
928
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 38
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 38
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 36
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 34
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 31
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AK55 BEE is a 2012 Mini Cooper S Auto in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2012 Mini Cooper S Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.9% with a typical mileage of 34,809 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mini Cooper S Auto fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 38 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AK55 BEE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Cooper S Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Cooper S Auto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AK55 BEE registered?

AK55 BEE is a 2012 Mini Cooper S Auto, first registered on 29 February 2012.

Is AK55 BEE safe to buy?

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