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FR12 BGX

2012 Mini Countryman Cooper S

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

66,117 mi
Last recorded66,117 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper S48,980 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR12 BGX
MakeMini
ModelCountryman Cooper S
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 66,117 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2026 66,117 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both front [inner sides] (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2025 59,860 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2024 52,627 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2024 52,629 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front [inner sides] (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2023 46,460 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 39,503 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 34,847 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 33,537 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 30,311 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear 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 15 May 2018 26,873 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 10 May 2018 26,873 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225 45 18 (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear slight brake bind

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 26 May 2017 22,975 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 19,073 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of an adult belt

Nearside Rear 225/45/18 tyre slightly out of shape

Offside Rear 225/45/18 tyre slightly out of shape

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 May 2015 16,294 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Countryman Cooper S?

Based on 2,580 MOT tests across 215 vehicles.

83.9%
Pass Rate
5,265
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
215
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre has ply or cords exposed 17
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 16
Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 11
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 9
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FR12 BGX is a 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper S in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper S models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.3% with a typical mileage of 48,980 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 fails its MOT is tyre has ply or cords exposed, accounting for 17 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FR12 BGX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was FR12 BGX registered?

FR12 BGX is a 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper S, first registered on 31 May 2012.

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