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DA62 BFX

2012 Mini John Cooper Works

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

96,690 mi
Last recorded96,690 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini John Cooper Works48,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA62 BFX
MakeMini
ModelJohn Cooper Works
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 96,690 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible pipe broken (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 23 Apr 2026 96,690 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative switch broken (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible pipe broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Seat belt missing trapped behind seat (7.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Apr 2025 78,343 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2024 63,906 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light missing a cover (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Apr 2024 63,906 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light missing a cover (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2023 52,485 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 47,878 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2021 38,112 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2020 38,064 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 35,194 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 31,498 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 27,066 miles

Nearside Front wheel damaged

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 19 Oct 2016 22,015 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 16,891 miles

How Reliable is the Mini John Cooper Works?

Based on 140,278 MOT tests across 23,953 vehicles.

87.2%
Pass Rate
5,043
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
23,953
On UK Roads
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DA62 BFX is a 2012 Mini John Cooper Works in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2012 Mini John Cooper Works models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.4% with a typical mileage of 48,860 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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

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What year was DA62 BFX registered?

DA62 BFX is a 2012 Mini John Cooper Works, first registered on 31 October 2012.

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