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BV12 HPO

2012 Mini Cooper Sd

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

118,695 mi
Last recorded118,695 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper Sd62,131 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV12 HPO
MakeMini
ModelCooper Sd
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc
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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 118,695 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2025 118,695 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2024 117,253 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2023 114,585 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 on legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 112,977 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement press on bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside registration plate lamp lens missing

Fail 3 Nov 2022 112,977 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement press on bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside registration plate lamp lens missing

crankshaft pulley catching engine casing

Pass 24 Nov 2021 112,245 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2021 112,243 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2020 95,012 miles

emissions to clean to detect

Pass 14 Jun 2019 74,367 miles

Nearside Front Tyre close to limit

Offside Front tyre close to limit

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

Fail 14 Jun 2019 74,367 miles

Nearside Front Tyre close to limit

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

Offside Front tyre close to limit

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

Pass 11 Jun 2018 55,554 miles

front brakes discs/pads showing signs of deterioration

Fail 11 Jun 2018 55,554 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

front brakes discs/pads showing signs of deterioration

Pass 7 Jun 2017 35,927 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 18,632 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2015 8,282 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper Sd?

Based on 33,382 MOT tests across 2,725 vehicles.

80.7%
Pass Rate
5,891
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
2,725
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 201
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 143
Registration plate lamp not working 115
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BV12 HPO is a 2012 Mini Cooper Sd in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2012 Mini Cooper Sd models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 62,131 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 Sd fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 201 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BV12 HPO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was BV12 HPO registered?

BV12 HPO is a 2012 Mini Cooper Sd, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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