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VE12 BZT

2012 Mini Cooper London 2012 Edition

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

76,305 mi
Last recorded76,305 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper London 2012 Edition46,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE12 BZT
MakeMini
ModelCooper London 2012 Edition
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 76,305 miles

HAS A KNOCK ON THE REAR OF CAR FURTHER INVESTIGATION IS NEEDED

Pass 29 Jul 2024 70,708 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (rear mounting bushes) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2024 70,708 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (3.0mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (3.0mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (rear mounting bushes) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 65,016 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 55,927 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2021 50,144 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2020 47,144 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2020 47,144 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2019 40,910 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

engine covers fitted obscuring view of testable components

Fail 29 Jul 2019 40,910 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

engine covers fitted obscuring view of testable components

Pass 21 Jun 2018 33,547 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 25,850 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 22 Jun 2016 17,459 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 10,009 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper London 2012 Edition?

Based on 2,006 MOT tests across 155 vehicles.

83.2%
Pass Rate
4,728
Miles/Year
14
Year Lifespan
155
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 8
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 7
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VE12 BZT is a 2012 Mini Cooper London 2012 Edition in Red 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 London 2012 Edition models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.9% with a typical mileage of 46,348 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 Cooper London 2012 Edition fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 8 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VE12 BZT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Cooper London 2012 Edition typically stays on UK roads for around 14 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Cooper London 2012 Edition is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VE12 BZT registered?

VE12 BZT is a 2012 Mini Cooper London 2012 Edition, first registered on 18 June 2012.

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