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BV12 GZG

2012 Mini John Cooper Works

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

111,616 mi
Last recorded111,616 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini John Cooper Works48,860 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV12 GZG
MakeMini
ModelJohn Cooper Works
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 111,616 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Fail 4 Aug 2025 111,598 miles

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

ENGINE COVER FITTED

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 25 Jul 2024 98,800 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

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

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

Offside Lower Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 28 Jul 2023 86,868 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL FOUR TYRES SLIGHTLY WORN (5.2.3 (e))

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 5 Aug 2022 80,243 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Fail 4 Aug 2022 80,242 miles

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play INNER STEERING RACK JOINT OR RACK (2.1.3 (b) (i))

ENGINE COVER FITTED

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 29 Jul 2021 65,869 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Aug 2020 55,166 miles

Engine bay covers obscuring some components

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt perishing (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Outer sill covers obscuring some prescribed areas

Under trays obscuring power steering components, brake pipes, fuel lines & rear suspension components

Fail 7 Aug 2020 55,165 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Engine bay covers obscuring some components

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt perishing (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Outer sill covers obscuring some prescribed areas

Under trays obscuring power steering components, brake pipes, fuel lines & rear suspension components

Pass 8 Aug 2019 45,956 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2018 33,149 miles

Engine bay covers obscuring some components

Exhaust emissions HC high on 2nd fast idle test 152 ppm

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

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

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

Outer sill covers obscuring some prescribed areas

Under trays obscuring brake pipes & fuel lines

Fail 9 Aug 2018 33,146 miles

Emissions oxygen sensor obviously defective (8.2.1.1 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Exhaust catalytic converter obviously defective (8.2.1.1 (a))

Engine bay covers obscuring some components

Exhaust emissions HC high on 2nd fast idle test 152 ppm

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

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

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

Outer sill covers obscuring some prescribed areas

Under trays obscuring brake pipes & fuel lines

Pass 27 Jul 2017 21,487 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 18,655 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 17,670 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 14,219 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

How Reliable is the Mini John Cooper Works?

Based on 140,278 MOT tests across 23,953 vehicles.

87.2%
Pass Rate
5,043
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
23,953
On UK Roads
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BV12 GZG is a 2012 Mini John Cooper Works in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2012 Mini John Cooper Works models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.4% with a typical mileage of 48,860 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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BV12 GZG is a 2012 Mini John Cooper Works, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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