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YE62 BUF

2012 Mini Cooper

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

96,268 mi
Last recorded96,268 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper48,322 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE62 BUF
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 96,268 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) very slight ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2025 92,152 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Offside Rear Number plate light flickers

Offside Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Fail 23 Jan 2025 92,152 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Number plate light flickers

Offside Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2024 88,982 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2024 88,973 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2023 83,697 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2022 76,368 miles

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 71,968 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded on inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 71,905 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 70,701 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2018 63,096 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2018 63,096 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 50,262 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2016 50,262 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper?

Based on 1,705,479 MOT tests across 247,583 vehicles.

86.5%
Pass Rate
5,128
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
247,583
On UK Roads
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YE62 BUF is a 2012 Mini Cooper in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2012 Mini Cooper models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.9% with a typical mileage of 48,322 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Mini Cooper typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Cooper is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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YE62 BUF is a 2012 Mini Cooper, first registered on 17 December 2012.

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