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LP12 BJV

2012 Mini Cooper D London 2012 Edition

Blue Diesel 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

60,276 mi
Last recorded60,276 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper D London 2012 Edition63,041 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLP12 BJV
MakeMini
ModelCooper D London 2012 Edition
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,600cc
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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 60,276 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2023 54,898 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2023 54,898 miles

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

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2022 49,884 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2022 49,884 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2021 36,305 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 34,856 miles

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2019 28,526 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 26,372 miles

Nearside Front Outer tyre side wall has cut

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 May 2017 24,683 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 22,125 miles

front number plate slightly damaged

nearside rear tyre has a nail

Fail 18 Jun 2015 18,734 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2015 18,734 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper D London 2012 Edition?

Based on 2,881 MOT tests across 214 vehicles.

80.0%
Pass Rate
6,013
Miles/Year
14
Year Lifespan
214
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre has ply or cords exposed 16
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 14
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 13
Registration plate lamp not working 13
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LP12 BJV is a 2012 Mini Cooper D London 2012 Edition in Blue with a 1,600cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2012 Mini Cooper D London 2012 Edition models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.9% with a typical mileage of 63,041 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mini Cooper D London 2012 Edition fails its MOT is tyre has ply or cords exposed, accounting for 16 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LP12 BJV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Cooper D London 2012 Edition typically stays on UK roads for around 14 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Cooper D London 2012 Edition is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LP12 BJV registered?

LP12 BJV is a 2012 Mini Cooper D London 2012 Edition, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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