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SW62 BFE

2012 Mini Cooper

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

76,827 mi
Last recorded76,827 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper48,322 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 76,827 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2025 70,397 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2024 64,987 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2023 61,211 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2023 61,208 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2022 57,229 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

o/s/f and n/s/f brake discs pitted

o/s/r and n/s/r tyres have age related cracking to tread

Fail 19 Oct 2022 57,226 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

o/s/f and n/s/f brake discs pitted

o/s/r and n/s/r tyres have age related cracking to tread

Pass 18 Oct 2021 52,455 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

o/s/r and n/s/r tyres have age related cracking to tread

Fail 18 Oct 2021 52,453 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

o/s/r and n/s/r tyres have age related cracking to tread

Pass 30 Oct 2020 48,617 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

o/s/r and n/s/r tyres have age related cracking to tread

Pass 22 Oct 2019 45,560 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

o/s/r and n/s/r tyres age related cracking to tread

Fail 22 Oct 2019 45,559 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

o/s/r and n/s/r tyres age related cracking to tread

Pass 10 Oct 2018 40,432 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

n/s/f tyre age related cracking to outer wall

o/s/r and n/s/r tyres age related cracking to tread

Fail 3 Oct 2018 40,402 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

o/s/r and n/s/r tyres age related cracking to tread

Pass 12 Oct 2017 32,834 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2017 32,834 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2016 24,425 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Oil leak transmission leak

Pass 21 Oct 2015 14,550 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2015 14,550 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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 BFE is a 2012 Mini Cooper in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 BFE registered?

SW62 BFE is a 2012 Mini Cooper, first registered on 31 October 2012.

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