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BU12 CWA

2012 Mclaren MP4-12C

Orange Petrol 3798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

13,885 mi
Last recorded13,885 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mclaren MP4-12C14,848 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU12 CWA
MakeMclaren
ModelMP4-12C
Year2012
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,798cc
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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 13,885 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2025 13,624 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2023 12,588 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2022 11,985 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 9,710 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 9,061 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 8,700 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 8,484 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 7,616 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 4,457 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2017 4,457 miles

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 3,162 miles

How Reliable is the Mclaren MP4-12C?

Based on 1,899 MOT tests across 213 vehicles.

94.2%
Pass Rate
1,035
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
213
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault 4
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BU12 CWA is a 2012 Mclaren MP4-12C in Orange with a 3,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 2012 Mclaren MP4-12C models, the average MOT pass rate is 94.4% with a typical mileage of 14,848 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 Mclaren MP4-12C fails its MOT is supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault, accounting for 4 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BU12 CWA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mclaren MP4-12C typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 14 years old, this Mclaren MP4-12C is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BU12 CWA registered?

BU12 CWA is a 2012 Mclaren MP4-12C, first registered on 2 March 2012.

Is BU12 CWA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU12 CWA shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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