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V60 BBY

2012 Mini Countryman Cooper

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

123,156 mi
Last recorded123,156 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper52,152 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV60 BBY
MakeMini
ModelCountryman Cooper
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 123,156 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2025 121,402 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

bracket at front sub-frame is not securely attached

chip to windscreen

exhaust centre join clamp is deteriorated

Fail 11 Dec 2025 121,356 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate limit 0.12 average reading 0.19 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn securing bolt loose - marked in yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid nearside & offside (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

bracket at front sub-frame is not securely attached

chip to windscreen

exhaust centre join clamp is deteriorated

Pass 5 Jun 2024 105,260 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2024 105,259 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/45R18 91w (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 May 2023 88,422 miles

Diesel smoke emissions test reading too low to register on test equipment (Plate value 0.07)

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated grease leaking slightly (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2022 79,832 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner unknown object between the tyre sidewall and wheel

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot leaking a small amount of grease

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 74,903 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 71,505 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 63,617 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slightly leaking. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 53,432 miles

child seat fitted.

under tray fitted.

Pass 1 Jun 2017 38,782 miles

Offside Rear nail in tyre, attention required.

engine covers fitted obscuring various items.

under trays fitted obscuring various items.

Pass 6 Jun 2016 22,309 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 225/45/18 91V ()

Pass 14 Jun 2015 15,806 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Countryman Cooper?

Based on 10,622 MOT tests across 943 vehicles.

85.1%
Pass Rate
5,506
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
943
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 38
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V60 BBY is a 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.5% with a typical mileage of 52,152 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mini Countryman Cooper fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 38 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V60 BBY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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V60 BBY is a 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper, first registered on 16 June 2012.

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