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BJ12 VKZ

2012 Mini Cooper

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

102,809 mi
Last recorded102,809 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper48,322 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ12 VKZ
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2025 102,809 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2024 97,361 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 92,521 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 87,796 miles
Pass 22 May 2021 84,443 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 80,761 miles

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

Fail 10 Jun 2020 80,761 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

Pass 17 May 2019 74,450 miles
Fail 17 May 2019 74,450 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure dunlop sp sport 01 205 / 45 r 17 84 v (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 May 2018 62,192 miles

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

nearside front tyre on 1.8 mm

Pass 12 May 2017 51,006 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 40,836 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 28,960 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper?

Based on 1,705,479 MOT tests across 247,583 vehicles.

86.5%
Pass Rate
5,128
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
247,583
On UK Roads
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BJ12 VKZ is a 2012 Mini Cooper in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2012 Mini Cooper models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.9% with a typical mileage of 48,322 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The Mini Cooper typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Cooper is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BJ12 VKZ registered?

BJ12 VKZ is a 2012 Mini Cooper, first registered on 23 May 2012.

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The MOT history for BJ12 VKZ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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