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B20 SEW

2012 Mini Cooper S

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

42,919 mi
Last recorded42,919 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper S45,689 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB20 SEW
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 42,919 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2025 42,919 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Nov 2024 39,631 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2023 35,459 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2022 30,660 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 27,378 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 24,497 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2019 20,967 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 20,799 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to perish in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm and starting to perish in treads (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 17,410 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 13,647 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 12,344 miles

Centre Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 12,319 miles

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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B20 SEW is a 2012 Mini Cooper S in Black 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 S models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 45,689 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 B20 SEW registered?

B20 SEW is a 2012 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 30 November 2012.

Is B20 SEW safe to buy?

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