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BJ12 VKL

2012 Mini Countryman Cooper D ALL4 Auto

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

56,236 mi
Last recorded56,236 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper D ALL4 Auto48,484 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ12 VKL
MakeMini
ModelCountryman Cooper D ALL4 Auto
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 56,236 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2025 50,414 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2024 46,147 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2023 43,562 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 41,389 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mount bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mount bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 39,835 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2019 35,624 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 33,257 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 28,072 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 May 2016 26,163 miles
Fail 12 May 2016 26,161 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 May 2015 19,001 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Countryman Cooper D ALL4 Auto?

Based on 3,157 MOT tests across 283 vehicles.

86.0%
Pass Rate
5,031
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
283
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre has ply or cords exposed 20
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 8
Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 8
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BJ12 VKL is a 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper D ALL4 Auto in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper D ALL4 Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.7% with a typical mileage of 48,484 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mini Countryman Cooper D ALL4 Auto fails its MOT is tyre has ply or cords exposed, accounting for 20 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BJ12 VKL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Countryman Cooper D ALL4 Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Countryman Cooper D ALL4 Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BJ12 VKL registered?

BJ12 VKL is a 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper D ALL4 Auto, first registered on 31 May 2012.

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