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GF12 BVO

2012 Mini Cooper

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

101,861 mi
Last recorded101,861 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper48,322 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF12 BVO
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 101,861 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2026 101,861 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2025 92,809 miles

Nearside Rear undertray loose

corrosion to underside

Pass 18 Apr 2024 91,422 miles

corrosion to underside rear areas

knock heard from rear of vehicle during brake test

Fail 18 Apr 2024 91,422 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

corrosion to underside rear areas

knock heard from rear of vehicle during brake test

Pass 2 Mar 2023 90,353 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2021 82,735 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2021 82,735 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Nov 2020 76,736 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 May 2019 64,930 miles

ALL TYRES WORN TO AROUND 3MM

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

Pass 1 May 2018 53,329 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 42,566 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 31,749 miles

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

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

both front tyres are worn on the edges

Fail 29 Apr 2016 31,749 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

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

both front tyres are worn on the edges

Pass 7 May 2015 21,026 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper?

Based on 1,705,479 MOT tests across 247,583 vehicles.

86.5%
Pass Rate
5,128
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
247,583
On UK Roads
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GF12 BVO is a 2012 Mini Cooper in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2012 Mini Cooper models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.9% with a typical mileage of 48,322 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Mini Cooper typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Cooper is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GF12 BVO registered?

GF12 BVO is a 2012 Mini Cooper, first registered on 17 May 2012.

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