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BV12 XGW

2012 Mini Cooper S

Orange Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

165,955 mi
Last recorded165,955 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper S45,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV12 XGW
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2012
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 165,955 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside jacking blocks missing

Rear Upper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2025 165,955 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside jacking blocks missing

Rear Upper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 158,438 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Front fog lamp reflectors deteriorated

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside front and rear jacking pads missing

Fail 5 Aug 2024 158,436 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Front fog lamp reflectors deteriorated

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NO TREAD On inner edge 1.6mm in centre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside front and rear jacking pads missing

Pass 27 Oct 2023 144,636 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level light 5 of twelve led not working and slightly dull (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 125,728 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 104,271 miles

Offside Front jacking point missing

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 88,459 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 75,006 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2019 75,006 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 60,787 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 49,913 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 49,912 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working water in unit possible more than just a bulb (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2016 40,110 miles

Under tray fitted obscuring the view of components.

Fail 2 Mar 2015 30,571 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted on both sides

Pass 2 Mar 2015 30,571 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted on both sides

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper S?

Based on 632,556 MOT tests across 100,336 vehicles.

86.7%
Pass Rate
5,231
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
100,336
On UK Roads
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BV12 XGW is a 2012 Mini Cooper S in Orange 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 S models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 45,689 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Mini Cooper S typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Cooper S is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BV12 XGW is a 2012 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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