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BJ62 EVL

2012 Mini Cooper S Auto

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

74,348 mi
Last recorded74,348 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper S Auto34,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ62 EVL
MakeMini
ModelCooper S Auto
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 74,348 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2024 72,514 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 70,114 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2023 70,114 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 67,715 miles

Central Front Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 63,928 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2021 63,928 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 61,286 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 59,094 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2018 55,781 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2017 53,598 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2016 44,432 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 32,365 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2015 32,365 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively not clearing screen (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively not clearing screen (8.2.2)

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper S Auto?

Based on 10,031 MOT tests across 928 vehicles.

83.9%
Pass Rate
3,685
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
928
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 38
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 38
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 36
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 34
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 31
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BJ62 EVL is a 2012 Mini Cooper S Auto in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2012 Mini Cooper S Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.9% with a typical mileage of 34,809 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mini Cooper S Auto fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 38 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BJ62 EVL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Cooper S Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Cooper S Auto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BJ62 EVL registered?

BJ62 EVL is a 2012 Mini Cooper S Auto, first registered on 2 October 2012.

Is BJ62 EVL safe to buy?

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