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DF62 BYJ

2012 Mini Cooper S

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

60,838 mi
Last recorded60,838 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper S45,689 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF62 BYJ
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 60,838 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2024 58,227 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2023 55,367 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 52,496 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 48,186 miles

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))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 45,154 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 42,019 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Run flat tyre fitted

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 37,311 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 31,793 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2016 26,188 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre is a run flat. The other 3 are standard tyres.

Fail 20 Oct 2016 26,188 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure ABS sensor insecure (1.9.2a)

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre is a run flat. The other 3 are standard tyres.

Pass 28 Oct 2015 21,011 miles

Offside Front Inner Edge of tyre wearing unevenly

Fail 28 Oct 2015 21,011 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Inner Edge of tyre wearing unevenly

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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DF62 BYJ is a 2012 Mini Cooper S in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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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What year was DF62 BYJ registered?

DF62 BYJ is a 2012 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 14 November 2012.

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