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BJ62 HSY

2012 Mini Cooper Sd

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,844 mi
Last recorded82,844 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper Sd62,131 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ62 HSY
MakeMini
ModelCooper Sd
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 82,844 miles
Fail 21 May 2026 82,844 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2025 76,254 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2024 71,771 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2023 71,718 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2022 66,055 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Aug 2022 66,055 miles

Nearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Wing mirror cover missing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 58,427 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin near side and off side front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 29 Jul 2021 58,427 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin near side and off side front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2020 52,367 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2019 45,548 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 38,089 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 31,182 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 29,630 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 10 Jan 2017 29,630 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid too high (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 28,869 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper Sd?

Based on 33,382 MOT tests across 2,725 vehicles.

80.7%
Pass Rate
5,891
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
2,725
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 201
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 143
Registration plate lamp not working 115
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BJ62 HSY is a 2012 Mini Cooper Sd in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2012 Mini Cooper Sd models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 62,131 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 Sd fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 201 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BJ62 HSY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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BJ62 HSY is a 2012 Mini Cooper Sd, first registered on 30 November 2012.

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