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BW12 BXJ

2012 Mini Countryman Cooper S ALL4A

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

103,088 mi
Last recorded103,088 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper S ALL4A48,913 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW12 BXJ
MakeMini
ModelCountryman Cooper S ALL4A
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc
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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 103,088 miles

front brake discs slightly worn-

Pass 14 Jan 2025 102,695 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 14 Jan 2025 102,695 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2024 98,289 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2022 92,936 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 81,130 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 80,170 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2020 80,162 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2019 75,845 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2018 65,748 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2018 65,748 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2017 53,875 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 42,819 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 40,603 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge worn (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Jul 2015 34,657 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 32,633 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Countryman Cooper S ALL4A?

Based on 2,263 MOT tests across 185 vehicles.

85.3%
Pass Rate
4,441
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
185
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre has ply or cords exposed 19
Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 14
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 12
Headlamp aim too high 8
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BW12 BXJ is a 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper S ALL4A in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper S ALL4A models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.2% with a typical mileage of 48,913 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 Countryman Cooper S ALL4A fails its MOT is tyre has ply or cords exposed, accounting for 19 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BW12 BXJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Countryman Cooper S ALL4A typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Countryman Cooper S ALL4A is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BW12 BXJ is a 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper S ALL4A, first registered on 26 March 2012.

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