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FD05 BEN

2012 Mini Cooper Sd

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,717 mi
Last recorded97,717 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper Sd62,131 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD05 BEN
MakeMini
ModelCooper Sd
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 97,717 miles
Pass 12 May 2025 96,388 miles
Fail 12 May 2025 96,388 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt N/S FRONT LINK BAR (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak N/S FRONT (5.3.2 (b))

Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak N/S REAR (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 May 2024 93,370 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 93,297 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2022 85,237 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 74,222 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 63,768 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 55,793 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 47,150 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 40,232 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2017 40,230 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 32,001 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2016 31,999 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2015 24,001 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2015 24,000 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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FD05 BEN is a 2012 Mini Cooper Sd in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FD05 BEN, 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 FD05 BEN registered?

FD05 BEN is a 2012 Mini Cooper Sd, first registered on 22 November 2012.

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