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F15 TMB

2012 Mini John Cooper Works Auto

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

73,417 mi
Last recorded73,417 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini John Cooper Works Auto46,459 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF15 TMB
MakeMini
ModelJohn Cooper Works Auto
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 20 Jan 2026 73,417 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Jan 2025 66,545 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2023 66,450 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2022 65,090 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 60,318 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 57,010 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2019 54,998 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 53,329 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2017 50,419 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 42,280 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2015 28,121 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre wall has a nail in it

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

How Reliable is the Mini John Cooper Works Auto?

Based on 1,555 MOT tests across 273 vehicles.

85.0%
Pass Rate
3,843
Miles/Year
14
Year Lifespan
273
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre has ply or cords exposed 8
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 7
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F15 TMB is a 2012 Mini John Cooper Works Auto in Black 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 John Cooper Works Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.2% with a typical mileage of 46,459 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mini John Cooper Works Auto fails its MOT is tyre has ply or cords exposed, accounting for 8 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F15 TMB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was F15 TMB registered?

F15 TMB is a 2012 Mini John Cooper Works Auto, first registered on 15 December 2012.

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