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BW12 CGX

2012 Mini Cooper S Auto

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

62,231 mi
Last recorded62,231 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper S Auto34,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW12 CGX
MakeMini
ModelCooper S Auto
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 62,231 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2025 60,202 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2024 58,983 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2023 58,169 miles

Front Lower Coil spring corroded both front springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre perishing also (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 56,176 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 53,826 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 44,194 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 43,723 miles

Both rear brakes slightly binding

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

Offside number plate lamp dim

Pass 29 Jan 2020 40,983 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2019 36,340 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective front wipers slightly smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 31,925 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 28,916 miles

Nearside Front Inner bad cracks on inner wall on tyre but not to cords

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Inner wheel rim misshaped

Offside Front Inner bad cracks on inner wall on tyre but not to cords

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Outer tyre wall damaged

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn and lipped (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Mar 2016 18,960 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 28 Mar 2015 16,251 miles

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

nearside front lower arm rear bush leaking oil but no play

Pass 28 Mar 2015 16,251 miles

nearside front lower arm rear bush leaking oil but no play

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper S Auto?

Based on 10,031 MOT tests across 928 vehicles.

83.9%
Pass Rate
3,685
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
928
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 38
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 38
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 36
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 34
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 31
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BW12 CGX is a 2012 Mini Cooper S Auto in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

Across all 2012 Mini Cooper S Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.9% with a typical mileage of 34,809 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mini Cooper S Auto fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 38 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BW12 CGX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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BW12 CGX is a 2012 Mini Cooper S Auto, first registered on 23 March 2012.

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