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BK12 NDL

2012 Mini Cooper S

Grey Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

78,800 mi
Last recorded78,800 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper S45,689 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK12 NDL
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 78,800 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2026 78,800 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2025 78,508 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2023 78,668 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on flexy slight leak (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 14 Dec 2023 78,668 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on flexy slight leak (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2021 70,544 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 62,421 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2020 62,419 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Aug 2019 54,458 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 45,207 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Aug 2018 45,207 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2017 37,985 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 29,588 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 22,076 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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BK12 NDL is a 2012 Mini Cooper S in Grey with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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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BK12 NDL is a 2012 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 4 April 2012.

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