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BV12 XFU

2012 Mini Cooper Sd

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

52,724 mi
Last recorded52,724 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper Sd62,131 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV12 XFU
MakeMini
ModelCooper Sd
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 52,724 miles

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

Upper stop lamp not working

Pass 21 Jan 2025 51,687 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Jan 2025 51,682 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (4.1.4 (d))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Feb 2024 50,613 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 10 Feb 2024 50,603 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick up in wrong position in corrected light unit (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2023 48,882 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2023 48,882 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2022 47,232 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 46,386 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

trays and covers fitted to the under body of vehicle preventing full inspection

Pass 5 Mar 2020 45,968 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 41,894 miles

Nearside Rear 2mm tyre tread depth

Pass 19 Feb 2018 35,370 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2018 35,370 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 28,912 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on inner and outer edges.

Offside Front Tyre wearing on outer edge.

Pass 5 Mar 2016 25,773 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 16,051 miles

slight smearing from front wipers

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 XFU is a 2012 Mini Cooper Sd in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XFU, 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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BV12 XFU is a 2012 Mini Cooper Sd, first registered on 9 March 2012.

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