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BF12 VKS

2012 Mini Cooper Auto

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

72,686 mi
Last recorded72,686 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper Auto34,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF12 VKS
MakeMini
ModelCooper Auto
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 72,686 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2025 72,686 miles

Central Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2024 60,406 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2023 56,312 miles

chip in windscreen

Pass 28 Sep 2022 49,342 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 43,990 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 39,116 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 31,972 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords On tread. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords On tread. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 23,925 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 15,958 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 13,527 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 9,526 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 6,348 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f wiper rubber end splitting

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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BF12 VKS is a 2012 Mini Cooper Auto in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 BF12 VKS, 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 BF12 VKS registered?

BF12 VKS is a 2012 Mini Cooper Auto, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is BF12 VKS safe to buy?

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