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WG12 BVO

2012 Mini Cooper Sd Auto

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

97,853 mi
Last recorded97,853 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper Sd Auto52,779 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG12 BVO
MakeMini
ModelCooper Sd Auto
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 97,853 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 21 Jan 2026 97,853 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing Wheel bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2025 93,887 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides very slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2024 82,468 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing edges 205/45 R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning hi stop one section flickers (4.3.1 (a) (i))

under tray loose

Fail 25 Jan 2024 82,468 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Bonnet primary retaining device excessively deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing edges 205/45 R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning hi stop one section flickers (4.3.1 (a) (i))

under tray loose

Pass 4 Jan 2023 78,051 miles

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front top strut rubber mounts split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Jan 2023 78,051 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fractured rim cracked (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front top strut rubber mounts split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 69,455 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2021 65,027 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2019 57,890 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 49,357 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 43,937 miles
Fail 23 May 2017 43,937 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 35,931 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper Sd Auto?

Based on 5,006 MOT tests across 412 vehicles.

81.3%
Pass Rate
4,694
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
412
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 27
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 20
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WG12 BVO is a 2012 Mini Cooper Sd Auto in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2012 Mini Cooper Sd Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.7% with a typical mileage of 52,779 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 Sd Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 27 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WG12 BVO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was WG12 BVO registered?

WG12 BVO is a 2012 Mini Cooper Sd Auto, first registered on 15 June 2012.

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