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BN62 NEO

2012 Mini Cooper S

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

81,233 mi
Last recorded81,233 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper S45,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN62 NEO
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 81,233 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2025 81,233 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2024 78,468 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

near side rear tyre sidewall damaged

Fail 28 Aug 2024 78,468 miles

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

near side rear tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 24 Aug 2023 74,612 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2022 69,421 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2021 64,853 miles

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

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

Oil misting from engine sump, not excessive

X2 LED's out on high level brake light unit

Pass 3 Sep 2020 62,216 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn unevenly (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Sep 2020 62,216 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn unevenly (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 55,516 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2018 43,207 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge.

Fail 24 Aug 2018 43,270 miles

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road stone chip (3.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge.

Fail 17 Nov 2017 34,032 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Sep 2017 33,035 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 25,361 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' Damage is at the limit (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 18,419 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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BN62 NEO is a 2012 Mini Cooper S in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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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BN62 NEO is a 2012 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 6 September 2012.

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