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MJ12 BZW

2012 Mini Cooper D

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

124,761 mi
Last recorded124,761 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper D64,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ12 BZW
MakeMini
ModelCooper D
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 124,761 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2024 120,788 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2023 115,178 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 109,447 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 101,177 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2021 101,177 miles

Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 92,453 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 81,030 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2018 69,398 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 60,542 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 51,314 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 42,865 miles

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

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

rear tyres perishing

winter tyre on nearside front

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper D?

Based on 102,243 MOT tests across 8,949 vehicles.

80.0%
Pass Rate
6,017
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
8,949
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 515
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 510
Registration plate lamp not working 410
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MJ12 BZW is a 2012 Mini Cooper D in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 2012 Mini Cooper D models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 64,248 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mini Cooper D fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 515 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MJ12 BZW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was MJ12 BZW registered?

MJ12 BZW is a 2012 Mini Cooper D, first registered on 27 April 2012.

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The MOT history for MJ12 BZW shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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