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Y12 BMT

2013 Mini John Cooper Works

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

91,806 mi
Last recorded91,806 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Mini John Cooper Works44,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY12 BMT
MakeMini
ModelJohn Cooper Works
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 91,806 miles

Offside Rear brake warning wire damaged

Pass 16 Aug 2024 88,809 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 87,187 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2023 87,187 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 83,707 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2022 83,706 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2021 83,203 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2020 80,521 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 23 Oct 2020 80,467 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm flat spot (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 May 2019 76,266 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 76,208 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2019 76,208 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2018 72,624 miles

engine covers fitted and/or under trays fitted, not allowing full inspection

Pass 4 Mar 2017 67,059 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 50,817 miles

child seat(s) fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt(s)

Fail 26 Feb 2016 50,817 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

child seat(s) fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt(s)

How Reliable is the Mini John Cooper Works?

Based on 140,278 MOT tests across 23,953 vehicles.

87.2%
Pass Rate
5,043
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
23,953
On UK Roads
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Y12 BMT is a 2013 Mini John Cooper Works in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2013 Mini John Cooper Works models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.9% with a typical mileage of 44,646 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Mini John Cooper Works typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 13 years old, this Mini John Cooper Works is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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Y12 BMT is a 2013 Mini John Cooper Works, first registered on 1 March 2013.

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