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BG62 WXW

2012 Mini Cooper S

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

81,392 mi
Last recorded81,392 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper S45,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG62 WXW
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 81,392 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2025 76,660 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Jan 2025 76,652 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 72,647 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 Jan 2024 72,637 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 67,293 miles

High level stop lamp not working

Pass 21 Jan 2022 60,188 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

headlamp aim level rod to long fouling on other components

Fail 14 Jan 2022 60,060 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 49,389 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 44,906 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 17 Jan 2020 44,688 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 35,229 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2018 26,396 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5-3mm worn lower on edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 16,703 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 9,174 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 9,168 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 8,711 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper S?

Based on 632,556 MOT tests across 100,336 vehicles.

86.7%
Pass Rate
5,231
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
100,336
On UK Roads
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BG62 WXW is a 2012 Mini Cooper S in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2012 Mini Cooper S models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 45,689 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 S typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Cooper S is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BG62 WXW registered?

BG62 WXW is a 2012 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 1 November 2012.

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The MOT history for BG62 WXW shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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