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BD12 VUE

2012 Mini Countryman Cooper Sd ALL4 Auto

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

149,868 mi
Last recorded149,868 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper Sd ALL4 Auto59,250 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD12 VUE
MakeMini
ModelCountryman Cooper Sd ALL4 Auto
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 149,868 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2025 143,180 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2024 135,979 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 129,774 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2023 129,774 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 123,892 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted NSF alloy wheel slightly bent on inside. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSR tyre at 2.0mm tread depth. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 118,192 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Feb 2021 118,192 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2019 108,997 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jul 2019 108,997 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed dangerous / worn through tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edge worn / under-rubber showing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edge worn / under-rubber showing (5.2.3 (e))

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

tracking check advised - tyres wearing unevenly

Fail 2 Jul 2019 108,989 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2018 98,554 miles

Both rear tyres wearing smooth to inner shoulder

Pass 8 Jun 2017 89,851 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2017 89,851 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 80,206 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 66,317 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Countryman Cooper Sd ALL4 Auto?

Based on 3,357 MOT tests across 283 vehicles.

83.3%
Pass Rate
5,766
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
283
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 29
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 25
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 12
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BD12 VUE is a 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper Sd ALL4 Auto in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper Sd ALL4 Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.5% with a typical mileage of 59,250 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 ALL4 Auto fails its MOT is tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure, accounting for 29 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BD12 VUE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Countryman Cooper Sd ALL4 Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Countryman Cooper Sd ALL4 Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BD12 VUE is a 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper Sd ALL4 Auto, first registered on 28 June 2012.

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