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B8 CEX

2012 Mini Cooper Sd

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

70,734 mi
Last recorded70,734 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper Sd62,131 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB8 CEX
MakeMini
ModelCooper Sd
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 70,734 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2025 67,810 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2025 67,795 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front lower arm rear bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn close to wear bars (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn close to wear bars (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jan 2024 65,031 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 60,629 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 52,654 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 46,740 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 45,815 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 41,644 miles

Offside Rear Lower Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2018 38,249 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2018 38,248 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 32,005 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 27,142 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 19,565 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)

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper Sd?

Based on 33,382 MOT tests across 2,725 vehicles.

80.7%
Pass Rate
5,891
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
2,725
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 201
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 143
Registration plate lamp not working 115
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B8 CEX is a 2012 Mini Cooper Sd in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2012 Mini Cooper Sd models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 62,131 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mini Cooper Sd fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 201 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B8 CEX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Cooper Sd typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Cooper Sd is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B8 CEX registered?

B8 CEX is a 2012 Mini Cooper Sd, first registered on 24 April 2012.

Is B8 CEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for B8 CEX shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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