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LF12 XMU

2012 Mini Cooper D

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

40,763 mi
Last recorded40,763 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper D64,248 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF12 XMU
MakeMini
ModelCooper D
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 40,763 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Sep 2025 40,763 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 36,743 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2024 36,152 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 34,568 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 32,880 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 31,063 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 29,535 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 27,842 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 25,866 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 23,883 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 21,837 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2016 21,837 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 18,492 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper D?

Based on 102,243 MOT tests across 8,949 vehicles.

80.0%
Pass Rate
6,017
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
8,949
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 515
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 510
Registration plate lamp not working 410
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LF12 XMU is a 2012 Mini Cooper D in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2012 Mini Cooper D models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 64,248 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mini Cooper D fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 515 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LF12 XMU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was LF12 XMU registered?

LF12 XMU is a 2012 Mini Cooper D, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is LF12 XMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF12 XMU 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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