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BL12 JXS

2012 Mini Cooper London 2012 Edition

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

62,856 mi
Last recorded62,856 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper London 2012 Edition46,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL12 JXS
MakeMini
ModelCooper London 2012 Edition
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 62,856 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2024 60,330 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2024 60,329 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2023 55,545 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 50,025 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2021 44,402 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Jul 2021 44,401 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 41,891 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2020 41,891 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 37,630 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2018 32,879 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 28,589 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 23,501 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2015 19,000 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper London 2012 Edition?

Based on 2,006 MOT tests across 155 vehicles.

83.2%
Pass Rate
4,728
Miles/Year
14
Year Lifespan
155
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 8
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 7
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BL12 JXS is a 2012 Mini Cooper London 2012 Edition in Blue 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 London 2012 Edition models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.9% with a typical mileage of 46,348 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 London 2012 Edition fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 8 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BL12 JXS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Cooper London 2012 Edition typically stays on UK roads for around 14 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Cooper London 2012 Edition is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BL12 JXS registered?

BL12 JXS is a 2012 Mini Cooper London 2012 Edition, first registered on 31 July 2012.

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