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AA03 GER

2012 Mini Cooper D

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

122,379 mi
Last recorded122,379 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper D64,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA03 GER
MakeMini
ModelCooper D
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 122,379 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2024 114,829 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2023 102,668 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing osr tyre is slightly perishing on inner tread section (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Nov 2023 102,668 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn rear discs inner obviously and significantly worn with less than 50% pad contact (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing osr tyre is slightly perishing on inner tread section (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 90,917 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 78,228 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2020 70,728 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 69,146 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 57,903 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2016 39,851 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 34,218 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper D?

Based on 102,243 MOT tests across 8,949 vehicles.

80.0%
Pass Rate
6,017
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
8,949
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 515
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 510
Registration plate lamp not working 410
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AA03 GER is a 2012 Mini Cooper D in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 2012 Mini Cooper D models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 64,248 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mini Cooper D fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 515 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AA03 GER, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was AA03 GER registered?

AA03 GER is a 2012 Mini Cooper D, first registered on 8 December 2012.

Is AA03 GER safe to buy?

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