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BJ12 TYZ

2012 Mini Cooper S

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper S45,689 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ12 TYZ
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front n rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension component modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

underbody corroded

undertrays fitted

vehicle tested in wet conditions

Pass 12 Nov 2024 66,252 miles

Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2023 59,434 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 52,770 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2021 47,704 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 44,661 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2020 44,661 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2019 39,409 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2018 29,468 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2017 24,679 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 19,753 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 18,309 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 14,116 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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BJ12 TYZ is a 2012 Mini Cooper S in Black with a 1,600cc 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 TYZ is a 2012 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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