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FM12 CPO

2012 Mini Cooper London 2012 Edition

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

46,267 mi
Last recorded46,267 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper London 2012 Edition46,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM12 CPO
MakeMini
ModelCooper London 2012 Edition
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2025 46,267 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2024 42,665 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2023 39,141 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 35,488 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 31,718 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2020 28,725 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has small splits on inner sidewall

Pass 7 Mar 2019 24,951 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 20,919 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 5 Mar 2018 20,917 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 17,311 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 17,279 miles

all four brake discs have surface rust on them

Pass 5 Jul 2016 17,253 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 12,654 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper London 2012 Edition?

Based on 2,006 MOT tests across 155 vehicles.

83.2%
Pass Rate
4,728
Miles/Year
14
Year Lifespan
155
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 8
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 7
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FM12 CPO is a 2012 Mini Cooper London 2012 Edition in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 2012 Mini Cooper London 2012 Edition models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.9% with a typical mileage of 46,348 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mini Cooper London 2012 Edition fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 8 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FM12 CPO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Cooper London 2012 Edition typically stays on UK roads for around 14 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Cooper London 2012 Edition is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FM12 CPO registered?

FM12 CPO is a 2012 Mini Cooper London 2012 Edition, first registered on 27 July 2012.

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The MOT history for FM12 CPO shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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