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LA12 BWG

2012 Mini Countryman Cooper D

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

142,406 mi
Last recorded142,406 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper D69,724 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA12 BWG
MakeMini
ModelCountryman Cooper D
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 142,406 miles

Brake Pad Wear Indicator on

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Compliance Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 May 2025 131,876 miles
Fail 13 May 2025 131,876 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n/s/f & o/s/f (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jun 2024 124,137 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 121,982 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2023 121,982 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 120,443 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 108,258 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2021 108,258 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 99,615 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2020 99,615 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Aug 2019 90,347 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted

Fail 12 Aug 2019 90,347 miles

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

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 20 Aug 2018 81,190 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2018 81,190 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 71,801 miles

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)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 62,917 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2015 53,222 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Countryman Cooper D?

Based on 13,433 MOT tests across 1,217 vehicles.

83.7%
Pass Rate
6,658
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
1,217
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 107
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 45
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LA12 BWG is a 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper D in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper D models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.2% with a typical mileage of 69,724 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 Countryman Cooper D fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 107 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LA12 BWG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Countryman Cooper D typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Countryman Cooper D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LA12 BWG registered?

LA12 BWG is a 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper D, first registered on 18 August 2012.

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