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LG12 BVY

2012 Mini Cooper

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

82,932 mi
Last recorded82,932 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper48,322 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG12 BVY
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 82,932 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2025 76,330 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2025 76,330 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2024 71,972 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2023 66,644 miles

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring light on.

Fail 21 Dec 2022 66,423 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Tread pattern. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Tyre pressure monitoring light on.

Pass 14 Dec 2021 60,837 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 55,556 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 49,643 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2018 45,988 miles

Front Tyres starting to wear on edges

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

service msg illuminated

Pass 16 Aug 2017 40,443 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Aug 2016 34,045 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 27,081 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 23,548 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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LG12 BVY is a 2012 Mini Cooper in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 LG12 BVY registered?

LG12 BVY is a 2012 Mini Cooper, first registered on 8 March 2012.

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