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BD62 HCA

2012 Mini Cooper Auto

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

108,300 mi
Last recorded108,300 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper Auto34,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD62 HCA
MakeMini
ModelCooper Auto
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 108,300 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2025 106,876 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2024 100,441 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2024 100,441 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2023 93,717 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2022 83,835 miles

Exhaust flexi deteriorated and slight blow under load

Screen damaged outside zone "A"

Top mounts worn

Fail 13 Dec 2022 83,829 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust flexi deteriorated and slight blow under load

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

Offside rear tyre side wall cracking

Screen damaged outside zone "A"

Top mounts worn

Pass 15 Dec 2021 70,614 miles

Exhaust flexi deteriorated

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Front tyres worn edges

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

Windscreen damaged

Pass 8 Dec 2020 58,814 miles

Exhaust flexi deteriorated

No coolant

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged zone "B"

Pass 2 Jan 2020 50,001 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 39,639 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 31,680 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2017 17,602 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 17,602 miles

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 22 Nov 2016 17,595 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 13,178 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper Auto?

Based on 21,476 MOT tests across 1,826 vehicles.

83.9%
Pass Rate
3,503
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
1,826
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 86
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 65
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 61
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BD62 HCA is a 2012 Mini Cooper Auto in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2012 Mini Cooper Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.4% with a typical mileage of 34,742 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mini Cooper Auto fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 86 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BD62 HCA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Cooper Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Cooper Auto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BD62 HCA registered?

BD62 HCA is a 2012 Mini Cooper Auto, first registered on 23 November 2012.

Is BD62 HCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD62 HCA shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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