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GK12 BUA

2012 Mini Cooper

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

61,236 mi
Last recorded61,236 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper48,322 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK12 BUA
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2025 61,236 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Jul 2024 55,712 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Badly corroded on inside. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Badly corroded on inside. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 49,714 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 43,349 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2022 43,349 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 39,624 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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GK12 BUA is a 2012 Mini Cooper in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GK12 BUA registered?

GK12 BUA is a 2012 Mini Cooper, first registered on 1 January 2012.

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The MOT history for GK12 BUA shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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