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BJ12 EKU

2012 Mini Countryman Cooper D ALL4

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

101,519 mi
Last recorded101,519 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper D ALL467,074 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ12 EKU
MakeMini
ModelCountryman Cooper D ALL4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 101,519 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 92,573 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2024 92,573 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 80,766 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 69,702 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 30 Sep 2021 62,695 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 29 Sep 2020 52,364 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres slightly cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Sep 2020 52,364 miles

Steering column universal joint insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres slightly cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 43,782 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 33,034 miles

front brake pads wearing thin

Pass 26 Oct 2017 20,208 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 17,965 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 17,178 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2016 14,459 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 11,498 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Countryman Cooper D ALL4?

Based on 11,199 MOT tests across 972 vehicles.

83.8%
Pass Rate
6,717
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
972
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre has ply or cords exposed 60
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 59
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 34
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BJ12 EKU is a 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper D ALL4 in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper D ALL4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.8% with a typical mileage of 67,074 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mini Countryman Cooper D ALL4 fails its MOT is tyre has ply or cords exposed, accounting for 60 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BJ12 EKU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Countryman Cooper D ALL4 typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Countryman Cooper D ALL4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BJ12 EKU is a 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper D ALL4, first registered on 29 March 2012.

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