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3 LNW

2012 Mini Cooper Sd Auto

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

46,252 mi
Last recorded46,252 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper Sd Auto52,779 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration3 LNW
MakeMini
ModelCooper Sd Auto
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 8 Dec 2025 46,252 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2024 44,645 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2023 43,009 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2022 41,414 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge getting low on 1.74 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge getting low on 1.73 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting low on 2.49 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 40,005 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 38,421 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2019 36,358 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 33,046 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 29,714 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 24,777 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 20,088 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper Sd Auto?

Based on 5,006 MOT tests across 412 vehicles.

81.3%
Pass Rate
4,694
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
412
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 27
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 20
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3 LNW is a 2012 Mini Cooper Sd Auto in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2012 Mini Cooper Sd Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.7% with a typical mileage of 52,779 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mini Cooper Sd Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 27 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 3 LNW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was 3 LNW registered?

3 LNW is a 2012 Mini Cooper Sd Auto, first registered on 17 December 2012.

Is 3 LNW safe to buy?

The MOT history for 3 LNW shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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