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FM12 BFJ

2012 Mini Cooper D London 2012 Edition

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

118,365 mi
Last recorded118,365 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper D London 2012 Edition63,041 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM12 BFJ
MakeMini
ModelCooper D London 2012 Edition
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 118,365 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2024 108,740 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2023 93,396 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2023 93,042 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 83,346 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2019 67,264 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2018 60,097 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2018 60,047 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 83,746 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper D London 2012 Edition?

Based on 2,881 MOT tests across 214 vehicles.

80.0%
Pass Rate
6,013
Miles/Year
14
Year Lifespan
214
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre has ply or cords exposed 16
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 14
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 13
Registration plate lamp not working 13
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FM12 BFJ is a 2012 Mini Cooper D London 2012 Edition in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2012 Mini Cooper D London 2012 Edition models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.9% with a typical mileage of 63,041 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 Cooper D London 2012 Edition fails its MOT is tyre has ply or cords exposed, accounting for 16 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FM12 BFJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Cooper D London 2012 Edition typically stays on UK roads for around 14 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Cooper D London 2012 Edition is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FM12 BFJ registered?

FM12 BFJ is a 2012 Mini Cooper D London 2012 Edition, first registered on 24 August 2012.

Is FM12 BFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM12 BFJ shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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