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X55 BTH

2012 Mini Cooper S Auto

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

54,724 mi
Last recorded54,724 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper S Auto34,809 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX55 BTH
MakeMini
ModelCooper S Auto
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 54,724 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Sep 2024 49,361 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2023 44,070 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 38,673 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2021 35,066 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2021 35,066 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 31,480 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 28,292 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 22,918 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2018 22,918 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2017 16,871 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 13,666 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 10,655 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper S Auto?

Based on 10,031 MOT tests across 928 vehicles.

83.9%
Pass Rate
3,685
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
928
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 38
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 38
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 36
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 34
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 31
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X55 BTH is a 2012 Mini Cooper S Auto in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2012 Mini Cooper S Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.9% with a typical mileage of 34,809 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 S Auto fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 38 recorded failures. If you're considering buying X55 BTH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Cooper S Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Cooper S Auto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was X55 BTH registered?

X55 BTH is a 2012 Mini Cooper S Auto, first registered on 14 September 2012.

Is X55 BTH safe to buy?

The MOT history for X55 BTH shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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