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E2 LWS

2012 Mini Cooper Sd

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

116,647 mi
Last recorded116,647 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper Sd62,131 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE2 LWS
MakeMini
ModelCooper Sd
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 116,647 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2024 105,394 miles

BOTH front indicator bulbs fading to clear

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/r tyre showing approx 3.0mm tread in places (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread BOTH front and rear (0.1 (b))

n/s/f tyre showing approx 2.5mm tread in places

Pass 6 Nov 2023 96,287 miles

sill covers fitted to vehicle

Pass 12 Nov 2022 88,513 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2022 88,471 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both sides showing heavy wear & corrosion to inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 80,987 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 76,007 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 5 Nov 2020 75,995 miles

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 May 2019 68,854 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 63,023 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases turbo/dpf area (7.1.2)

both front rubber strut top mounts slightly deteriorated

Pass 2 May 2017 53,752 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 53,752 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge worn (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 36,150 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2015 27,235 miles

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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E2 LWS is a 2012 Mini Cooper Sd in Black 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 E2 LWS, 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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E2 LWS is a 2012 Mini Cooper Sd, first registered on 2 May 2012.

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