CarVerify

Free Car Check

AJ12 YDM

2012 Mini Cooper D

Blue Diesel 1600cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

74,195 mi
Last recorded74,195 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper D64,248 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mini
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ12 YDM
MakeMini
ModelCooper D
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,600cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 74,195 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Dashcam unplugged ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking on inner (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On limit & has a nail in - Recommend attention (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Rear seats folded down not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Jul 2024 70,281 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 3 Jul 2023 65,211 miles

Nearside Rear tyre out of shape

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

Unable to access rear seats/belts due to items in way

Fail 3 Jul 2023 65,211 miles

Nearside Rear tyre out of shape

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

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

Unable to access rear seats/belts due to items in way

Pass 1 Jul 2022 60,132 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 55,767 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 52,288 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 May 2019 48,003 miles
Fail 2 May 2019 48,003 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Apr 2019 47,961 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2018 44,230 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 May 2017 40,202 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 May 2017 40,197 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 May 2016 31,751 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Vehicle fitted with engine/undercovers

Pass 19 May 2015 22,624 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 22,624 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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
Full Mini Cooper D reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

AJ12 YDM is a 2012 Mini Cooper D in Blue with a 1,600cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AJ12 YDM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AJ12 YDM?

You can check the full history of AJ12 YDM by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AJ12 YDM registered?

AJ12 YDM is a 2012 Mini Cooper D, first registered on 23 July 2012.

Is AJ12 YDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ12 YDM shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AJ12 YDM have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AJ12 YDM. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.