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YE62 BVU

2012 Mini Cooper S

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

97,168 mi
Last recorded97,168 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper S45,689 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE62 BVU
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 97,168 miles

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

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))

Fail 17 Mar 2026 97,168 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (front) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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 28 Mar 2025 88,164 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2025 88,158 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2024 78,445 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2024 78,445 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 31 Mar 2023 73,551 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2023 73,551 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2022 68,665 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 63,656 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2021 63,656 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2020 60,695 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2020 60,688 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2018 52,673 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 46,503 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear tyre 3/4/3 mm starting to go out of shape

Offside Rear nail in tread

Pass 26 Oct 2016 38,502 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 29,318 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)

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper S?

Based on 632,556 MOT tests across 100,336 vehicles.

86.7%
Pass Rate
5,231
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
100,336
On UK Roads
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YE62 BVU is a 2012 Mini Cooper S in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2012 Mini Cooper S models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 45,689 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 S typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Cooper S is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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YE62 BVU is a 2012 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 26 November 2012.

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