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NJ12 BFO

2012 Mini Countryman Cooper S ALL4A

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

47,567 mi
Last recorded47,567 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper S ALL4A48,913 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ12 BFO
MakeMini
ModelCountryman Cooper S ALL4A
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 47,567 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jun 2024 43,323 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jun 2023 37,160 miles

front pads worn to limit & discs worn advise replace asap

front tyres showing varying degrees of edge wear

n/s/r tyre worn low on tread 225/45/18v runflat

o/s/r disc showing signs of overheating

Fail 15 Jun 2023 37,122 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

front pads worn to limit & discs worn advise replace asap

front tyres showing varying degrees of edge wear

n/s/r tyre worn low on tread 225/45/18v runflat

o/s/r disc showing signs of overheating

Pass 17 Jun 2022 27,100 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 25,657 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 24,563 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 22,162 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 21,091 miles
Fail 30 May 2018 21,091 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 18 May 2017 18,290 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2016 15,038 miles
Fail 26 May 2016 15,038 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 May 2015 11,544 miles

Oil leak

How Reliable is the Mini Countryman Cooper S ALL4A?

Based on 2,263 MOT tests across 185 vehicles.

85.3%
Pass Rate
4,441
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
185
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre has ply or cords exposed 19
Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 14
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 12
Headlamp aim too high 8
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NJ12 BFO is a 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper S ALL4A in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper S ALL4A models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.2% with a typical mileage of 48,913 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 Countryman Cooper S ALL4A fails its MOT is tyre has ply or cords exposed, accounting for 19 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NJ12 BFO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Countryman Cooper S ALL4A typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Countryman Cooper S ALL4A is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was NJ12 BFO registered?

NJ12 BFO is a 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper S ALL4A, first registered on 30 May 2012.

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