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LR12 BUV

2012 Mini Cooper

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

65,000 mi
Last recorded65,000 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper48,322 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR12 BUV
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2025 65,000 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2025 65,000 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Feb 2024 58,773 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 53,607 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2023 53,607 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2022 50,405 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Apr 2022 50,383 miles

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 40,508 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 35,222 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 32,617 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 31,027 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 27,094 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 22,483 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 16,696 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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LR12 BUV is a 2012 Mini Cooper in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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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What year was LR12 BUV registered?

LR12 BUV is a 2012 Mini Cooper, first registered on 27 March 2012.

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