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GY62 BJV

2012 Mini Cooper

Orange Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

102,573 mi
Last recorded102,573 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper48,322 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY62 BJV
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2012
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 102,573 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front discs slight wear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner & outer edges of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs slight corrosion and pitting (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread starting to delaminate (0.1 (b))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2024 100,530 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2023 96,777 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2023 96,777 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2022 85,703 miles

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

Under bonnet covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 26 Oct 2022 85,689 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Under bonnet covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 3 Nov 2021 75,156 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 70,369 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 63,993 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2018 58,401 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 46,943 miles

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

o/s/f tyre outer sidewall damaged

Fail 16 Oct 2017 46,943 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s/f tyre outer sidewall damaged

Pass 7 Oct 2016 39,041 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 29,945 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2015 29,945 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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GY62 BJV is a 2012 Mini Cooper in Orange with a 1,598cc petrol 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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GY62 BJV is a 2012 Mini Cooper, first registered on 28 September 2012.

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