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F5 AEM

2012 Mini Cooper S Auto

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

36,593 mi
Last recorded36,593 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper S Auto34,809 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF5 AEM
MakeMini
ModelCooper S Auto
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2025 36,593 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2024 35,131 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2023 33,352 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2021 30,114 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 27,464 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2020 27,428 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre perishing

Pass 21 Oct 2019 22,732 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2019 22,732 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2018 17,509 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 13 Oct 2017 12,493 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 8,747 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 6,930 miles

Front tyres wearing predominantly on edges.

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

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

o/s/r tyre has a nail in the tread

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper S Auto?

Based on 10,031 MOT tests across 928 vehicles.

83.9%
Pass Rate
3,685
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
928
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 38
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 38
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 36
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 34
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 31
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F5 AEM is a 2012 Mini Cooper S Auto in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2012 Mini Cooper S Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.9% with a typical mileage of 34,809 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 S Auto fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 38 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F5 AEM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was F5 AEM registered?

F5 AEM is a 2012 Mini Cooper S Auto, first registered on 1 November 2012.

Is F5 AEM safe to buy?

The MOT history for F5 AEM shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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