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BJ12 ETZ

2012 Mini Cooper S

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

89,022 mi
Last recorded89,022 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper S45,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ12 ETZ
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 89,022 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2024 84,830 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2023 79,883 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 77,640 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 73,446 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 68,911 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 65,967 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 51,940 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 43,208 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 29 Mar 2017 35,894 miles

Front wiper rubbers splitting

Fail 29 Mar 2017 35,894 miles

Front wiper rubbers splitting

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 28,234 miles

oil leak from engine

Pass 18 Mar 2015 19,055 miles

nsf alloy slightly distorted

nsr alloy slightly distorted

nsr tyre slight cut outer sidewall

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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BJ12 ETZ is a 2012 Mini Cooper S in Black 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 S models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 45,689 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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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BJ12 ETZ is a 2012 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 29 March 2012.

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