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GL62 BTX

2012 Mini Cooper

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

72,519 mi
Last recorded72,519 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper48,322 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL62 BTX
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 72,519 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2025 72,517 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Nov 2024 65,962 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2023 64,232 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 60,676 miles

Nearside Front tyre is worn on outer edge

Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides 'D' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 57,885 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 55,933 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2019 53,941 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Fail 6 Dec 2019 53,941 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 49,971 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 49,965 miles

both rear tyres worn close to the legal limit

nearside front tyre worn on edges

offside rear brake discs in poor condition on inner braking surface

Fail 9 Nov 2018 49,959 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

both rear tyres worn close to the legal limit

nearside front tyre worn on edges

offside rear brake discs in poor condition on inner braking surface

Pass 9 Dec 2017 46,294 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 41,243 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 32,057 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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GL62 BTX is a 2012 Mini Cooper in Red 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 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 GL62 BTX registered?

GL62 BTX is a 2012 Mini Cooper, first registered on 8 December 2012.

Is GL62 BTX safe to buy?

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