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BV12 XDU

2012 Mini Cooper Auto

Orange Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 May 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

77,271 mi
Last recorded77,271 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper Auto34,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV12 XDU
MakeMini
ModelCooper Auto
Year2012
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 77,271 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 9 Apr 2025 73,503 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2024 70,295 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 66,854 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 63,013 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 57,971 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2020 52,905 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and very low on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2019 47,000 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 41,183 miles

both rear tyres sidewalls perishing

Pass 16 Mar 2017 35,731 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 27,377 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2016 27,376 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 17,941 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2015 17,940 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper Auto?

Based on 21,476 MOT tests across 1,826 vehicles.

83.9%
Pass Rate
3,503
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
1,826
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 86
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 65
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 61
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BV12 XDU is a 2012 Mini Cooper Auto in Orange with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2012 Mini Cooper Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.4% with a typical mileage of 34,742 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mini Cooper Auto fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 86 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BV12 XDU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Cooper Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Cooper Auto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BV12 XDU registered?

BV12 XDU is a 2012 Mini Cooper Auto, first registered on 16 March 2012.

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The MOT history for BV12 XDU shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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