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BD12 BYG

2012 Mini Countryman Cooper Sd

Orange Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,641 mi
Last recorded98,641 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper Sd65,393 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD12 BYG
MakeMini
ModelCountryman Cooper Sd
Year2012
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 98,641 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2025 90,390 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2025 90,315 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated Likelihood of brake pad warning light not reset after fitting brake pads. Reset required. (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 18 Mar 2024 78,378 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 66,044 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both front (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight perishing outer sidewall and slight cupping inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Feb 2023 66,044 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both front (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight perishing outer sidewall and slight cupping inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 62,879 miles

Offside Front Headlamp slightly insecure/damaged but not likely to become detached

TPMS light on

Pass 19 Mar 2021 56,832 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2019 50,484 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox driveshaft seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2018 43,724 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2018 43,724 miles

Rear Boot lid insecure (Boot is not Closing) (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2017 39,119 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2017 39,119 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 34,583 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 27,012 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 23,429 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Countryman Cooper Sd?

Based on 5,905 MOT tests across 652 vehicles.

85.5%
Pass Rate
6,740
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
652
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 23
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 21
Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 17
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 15
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BD12 BYG is a 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper Sd in Orange with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper Sd models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.0% with a typical mileage of 65,393 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mini Countryman Cooper Sd fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 23 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BD12 BYG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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BD12 BYG is a 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper Sd, first registered on 11 June 2012.

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