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SW62 BEY

2012 Mini Cooper

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

55,647 mi
Last recorded55,647 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper48,322 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW62 BEY
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 55,647 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2024 54,595 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2023 53,376 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2023 53,376 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 43,159 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 42,745 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 42,243 miles

Nearside Rear brake pad plate incorrectly fitted

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords n/s/f and n/s/r (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2019 41,437 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2019 41,394 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2018 40,575 miles

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

auxiliary/fan belt deteriorated/cracked

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 9 Nov 2018 40,575 miles

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

auxiliary/fan belt deteriorated/cracked

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 16 Nov 2017 38,659 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 33,585 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 24,817 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on edges

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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SW62 BEY is a 2012 Mini Cooper in Blue 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 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 SW62 BEY registered?

SW62 BEY is a 2012 Mini Cooper, first registered on 20 November 2012.

Is SW62 BEY safe to buy?

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