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FM12 GMO

2012 Mini Cooper London 2012 Edition

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

15,255 mi
Last recorded15,255 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 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 GMO
MakeMini
ModelCooper London 2012 Edition
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 15,255 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2024 14,139 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2023 13,848 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2022 13,659 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 13,273 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2020 12,297 miles

All tyres showing cracks

Pass 11 Dec 2019 11,667 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 10,033 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small clip broken (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 8,140 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2017 8,140 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 6,382 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 4,551 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 GMO is a 2012 Mini Cooper London 2012 Edition in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 GMO, 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 GMO registered?

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

Is FM12 GMO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM12 GMO shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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