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J500 TMJ

2012 Mini Cooper S

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

56,647 mi
Last recorded56,647 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper S45,689 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ500 TMJ
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 56,647 miles

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

Offside Front fog lamp water ingress

both rear tyres uneven in tread on inner edge

Pass 16 Jun 2025 52,724 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre slightly uneven in tread on inner edge

Pass 18 Jun 2024 51,382 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jun 2024 51,382 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 49,565 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 44,312 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2021 36,663 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 35,203 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 32,733 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 29,416 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2018 29,362 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 27,552 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 22,313 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 17,529 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper S?

Based on 632,556 MOT tests across 100,336 vehicles.

86.7%
Pass Rate
5,231
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
100,336
On UK Roads
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J500 TMJ is a 2012 Mini Cooper S in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2012 Mini Cooper S models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 45,689 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The Mini Cooper S typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Cooper S is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J500 TMJ registered?

J500 TMJ is a 2012 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 6 September 2012.

Is J500 TMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for J500 TMJ shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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