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VE12 BYZ

2012 Mini Countryman Cooper Sd

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

75,891 mi
Last recorded75,891 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper Sd65,393 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE12 BYZ
MakeMini
ModelCountryman Cooper Sd
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 75,891 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2025 70,416 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2024 64,577 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 62,923 miles

Nearside Front brake disc backing plate slightly loose

Fail 21 Apr 2023 62,873 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc backing plate slightly loose

Pass 21 Apr 2022 50,465 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 45,428 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2020 38,642 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2020 38,642 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2018 27,105 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 21,372 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 16,319 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2016 16,314 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

offside front tyre heavily worn on outer edge

Pass 29 May 2015 10,797 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Countryman Cooper Sd?

Based on 5,905 MOT tests across 652 vehicles.

85.5%
Pass Rate
6,740
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
652
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 23
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 21
Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 17
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 15
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VE12 BYZ is a 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper Sd in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper Sd models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.0% with a typical mileage of 65,393 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 Sd fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 23 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VE12 BYZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Countryman Cooper Sd typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Countryman Cooper Sd is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VE12 BYZ registered?

VE12 BYZ is a 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper Sd, first registered on 7 June 2012.

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The MOT history for VE12 BYZ shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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