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BHW 979

2012 Mini Countryman

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

147,936 mi
Last recorded147,936 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Countryman57,683 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBHW 979
MakeMini
ModelCountryman
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 147,936 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2024 139,671 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2024 139,651 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2023 132,068 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2023 132,068 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 128,838 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 126,515 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Fail 17 Sep 2021 126,515 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 2 May 2019 111,945 miles

Rear tyres stepping on inner edges

Fail 2 May 2019 111,945 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/zr18/95xl (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear tyres stepping on inner edges

Pass 25 Jan 2018 99,391 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 25 Jan 2018 99,391 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 225/45/18 95w ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 90,217 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 77,595 miles

Nearside Front tyre low on tread

Offside Front tyre low tread

Pass 10 Apr 2015 55,012 miles

o/s/f tyre has cuts on inner sidewall

o/s/r tyre out of shape

How Reliable is the Mini Countryman?

Based on 669,227 MOT tests across 102,420 vehicles.

88.0%
Pass Rate
5,793
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
102,420
On UK Roads
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BHW 979 is a 2012 Mini Countryman in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2012 Mini Countryman models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 57,683 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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BHW 979 is a 2012 Mini Countryman, first registered on 30 April 2012.

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