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DM12 GAV

2012 Mini Cooper Sd

Orange Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

93,073 mi
Last recorded93,073 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper Sd62,131 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDM12 GAV
MakeMini
ModelCooper Sd
Year2012
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 93,073 miles

Manufacturers sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components. Manufacturers body under trays fitted restricting inspection of components.

Pass 13 Aug 2024 86,560 miles

Manufacturers sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components. Manufacturers body under trays fitted restricting inspection of components

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s + n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s + n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 77,754 miles

Manufacturers sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components. Manufacturers body under trays fitted restricting inspection of components(front.)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2022 69,849 miles

Manufacturers sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components Manufacturers body under trays fitted restricting inspection of components

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2021 61,927 miles

Manufacturers body under trays fitted restricting inspection of components

Manufacturers sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Fail 6 Jul 2021 61,927 miles

Manufacturers body under trays fitted restricting inspection of components

Manufacturers sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

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

Pass 22 Jun 2020 58,115 miles

Manufacturers body under trays fitted restricting inspection of components

Manufacturers sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Pass 1 May 2019 53,451 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2019 53,449 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 48,454 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 44,518 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 37,255 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 37,162 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 26,595 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper Sd?

Based on 33,382 MOT tests across 2,725 vehicles.

80.7%
Pass Rate
5,891
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
2,725
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 201
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 143
Registration plate lamp not working 115
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DM12 GAV is a 2012 Mini Cooper Sd in Orange with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2012 Mini Cooper Sd models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 62,131 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 Sd fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 201 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DM12 GAV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was DM12 GAV registered?

DM12 GAV is a 2012 Mini Cooper Sd, first registered on 16 April 2012.

Is DM12 GAV safe to buy?

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