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GL62 BVV

2012 Mini Cooper S Auto

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

61,798 mi
Last recorded61,798 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper S Auto34,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL62 BVV
MakeMini
ModelCooper S Auto
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 61,798 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2024 58,652 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2023 55,469 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 53,096 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 50,597 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 47,069 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2018 41,846 miles

offside and nearside front tyres wearing on the inner edges

Pass 21 Nov 2017 36,488 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 21 Nov 2017 36,485 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 29,895 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 21,688 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper S Auto?

Based on 10,031 MOT tests across 928 vehicles.

83.9%
Pass Rate
3,685
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
928
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 38
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 38
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 36
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 34
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 31
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GL62 BVV is a 2012 Mini Cooper S Auto in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 2012 Mini Cooper S Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.9% with a typical mileage of 34,809 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mini Cooper S Auto fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 38 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GL62 BVV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Cooper S Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Cooper S Auto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GL62 BVV registered?

GL62 BVV is a 2012 Mini Cooper S Auto, first registered on 3 December 2012.

Is GL62 BVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL62 BVV shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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