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YT62 BVZ

2012 Mini Countryman Cooper Sd

Brown Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

97,281 mi
Last recorded97,281 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper Sd65,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT62 BVZ
MakeMini
ModelCountryman Cooper Sd
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2025 97,281 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 91,570 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2024 91,567 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2022 86,445 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2021 77,338 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 66,057 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 64,416 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2019 57,394 miles

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

Offside Front 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))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 51,912 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2018 51,912 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2017 43,563 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2017 43,563 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 41,388 miles

engine covers fitted

Pass 10 Aug 2015 36,415 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2015 36,415 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

How Reliable is the Mini Countryman Cooper Sd?

Based on 5,905 MOT tests across 652 vehicles.

85.5%
Pass Rate
6,740
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
652
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 23
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 21
Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 17
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 15
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YT62 BVZ is a 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper Sd in Brown with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper Sd models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.0% with a typical mileage of 65,393 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 Countryman Cooper Sd fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 23 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YT62 BVZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Countryman Cooper Sd typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Countryman Cooper Sd is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YT62 BVZ is a 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper Sd, first registered on 1 September 2012.

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