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YB61 BZJ

2012 Mini Countryman Cooper

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

106,936 mi
Last recorded106,936 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper52,152 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB61 BZJ
MakeMini
ModelCountryman Cooper
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 106,936 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL - front/rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Feb 2025 100,471 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge stepping and low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Feb 2024 94,968 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre edges wearing NSF (outer) NSR (inner) 205/55/17

Pass 6 Mar 2023 92,026 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 86,533 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 81,659 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 78,740 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on shoulders (from low tyre pressures) (5.2.3 (e))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on shoulders (from low tyre pressures) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Mar 2020 78,740 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on shoulders (from low tyre pressures) (5.2.3 (e))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on shoulders (from low tyre pressures) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 75,601 miles

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 71,029 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 61,580 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2016 39,878 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2015 29,447 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Countryman Cooper?

Based on 10,622 MOT tests across 943 vehicles.

85.1%
Pass Rate
5,506
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
943
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 38
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YB61 BZJ is a 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.5% with a typical mileage of 52,152 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mini Countryman Cooper fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 38 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YB61 BZJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Countryman Cooper typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Countryman Cooper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YB61 BZJ is a 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper, first registered on 23 January 2012.

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