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BW12 BJF

2012 Mini Countryman

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

105,352 mi
Last recorded105,352 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Countryman57,683 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW12 BJF
MakeMini
ModelCountryman
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 105,352 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2026 105,203 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexy (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 12 Jan 2026 105,016 miles

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

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

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2024 93,982 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2024 93,952 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2023 86,109 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 75,774 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin look low 2000 - 3000 miles (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Apr 2022 75,774 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin look low 2000 - 3000 miles (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 65,685 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 52,542 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 36,979 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 23,650 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 14,509 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 11,113 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Countryman?

Based on 669,227 MOT tests across 102,420 vehicles.

88.0%
Pass Rate
5,793
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
102,420
On UK Roads
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BW12 BJF is a 2012 Mini Countryman in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2012 Mini Countryman models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 57,683 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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What year was BW12 BJF registered?

BW12 BJF is a 2012 Mini Countryman, first registered on 3 July 2012.

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