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BD51 JAN

2012 Mini Cooper

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

76,433 mi
Last recorded76,433 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper48,322 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD51 JAN
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 76,433 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2025 76,432 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn inner ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play inner ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2024 68,725 miles

Exhaust flexi in poor condition

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 1 Oct 2024 68,719 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake pad warning light on the dash. Can't see any broken wires or pads touching the wear wires.

Exhaust flexi in poor condition

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both OS and NS inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin About to touch the wear wire (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre pressure warning lamp on the dash

Pass 8 Sep 2023 59,065 miles

Exhaust flexi in poor condition.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Has 2mm of tread remaining, heavily cracked and perished and has multiple cuts. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2023 59,065 miles

Exhaust flexi in poor condition.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Has 2mm of tread remaining, heavily cracked and perished and has multiple cuts. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2022 52,124 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 4 Oct 2022 52,124 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 8 Sep 2021 38,064 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 37,826 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 37,078 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 36,006 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2018 36,006 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 33,985 miles

Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing Both top mounts (2.5.B.3a)

Several small stone chips across the windscreen

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 31,561 miles

engine and underbody covers fitted

Pass 30 Nov 2015 27,412 miles

some lower under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper?

Based on 1,705,479 MOT tests across 247,583 vehicles.

86.5%
Pass Rate
5,128
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
247,583
On UK Roads
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BD51 JAN is a 2012 Mini Cooper in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2012 Mini Cooper models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.9% with a typical mileage of 48,322 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Mini Cooper typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Cooper is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BD51 JAN is a 2012 Mini Cooper, first registered on 28 November 2012.

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