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LA12 BVZ

2012 Mini Countryman Cooper D

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

110,129 mi
Last recorded110,129 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper D69,724 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA12 BVZ
MakeMini
ModelCountryman Cooper D
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 110,129 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2024 106,498 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2023 101,974 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 98,230 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 94,550 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2021 94,550 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Oct 2020 87,090 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2020 87,090 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 85,621 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 79,817 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 71,929 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 64,205 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 56,820 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 55,423 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

How Reliable is the Mini Countryman Cooper D?

Based on 13,433 MOT tests across 1,217 vehicles.

83.7%
Pass Rate
6,658
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
1,217
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 107
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 45
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LA12 BVZ is a 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper D in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper D models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.2% with a typical mileage of 69,724 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mini Countryman Cooper D fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 107 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LA12 BVZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Countryman Cooper D typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Countryman Cooper D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LA12 BVZ registered?

LA12 BVZ is a 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper D, first registered on 18 August 2012.

Is LA12 BVZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LA12 BVZ shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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