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B3 LJM

2012 Mini Cooper Auto

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

53,386 mi
Last recorded53,386 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper Auto34,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB3 LJM
MakeMini
ModelCooper Auto
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 30 Oct 2025 53,386 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2024 50,077 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2023 46,207 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 42,625 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2021 38,313 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 33,976 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 31,188 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 27,739 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 23,384 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 17,848 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 10,806 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper Auto?

Based on 21,476 MOT tests across 1,826 vehicles.

83.9%
Pass Rate
3,503
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
1,826
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 86
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 65
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 61
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B3 LJM is a 2012 Mini Cooper Auto in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2012 Mini Cooper Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.4% with a typical mileage of 34,742 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mini Cooper Auto fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 86 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B3 LJM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Cooper Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Cooper Auto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was B3 LJM registered?

B3 LJM is a 2012 Mini Cooper Auto, first registered on 10 December 2012.

Is B3 LJM safe to buy?

The MOT history for B3 LJM 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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