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PR51 BEC

2012 Mini Cooper S

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

102,314 mi
Last recorded102,314 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper S45,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPR51 BEC
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 102,314 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2024 97,468 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2024 94,602 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front and both rear 2mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Feb 2023 90,385 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2023 90,377 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Feb 2022 80,909 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2022 80,905 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 70,348 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 60,789 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 50,472 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 40,570 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 25,922 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2017 25,921 miles

Front Inner Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Aug 2016 23,896 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 18,991 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Aug 2014 13,485 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper S?

Based on 632,556 MOT tests across 100,336 vehicles.

86.7%
Pass Rate
5,231
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
100,336
On UK Roads
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PR51 BEC is a 2012 Mini Cooper S in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2012 Mini Cooper S models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 45,689 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 S typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Cooper S is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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PR51 BEC is a 2012 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 23 March 2012.

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