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LM12 MOD

2012 Mini Countryman Cooper Sd

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

103,764 mi
Last recorded103,764 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper Sd65,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM12 MOD
MakeMini
ModelCountryman Cooper Sd
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 103,764 miles

knock on suspension, unable to identify

Pass 29 Jan 2025 100,357 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low on inner (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 94,868 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2024 94,868 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both bulbs inop (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 87,528 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2023 87,527 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2022 79,749 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2021 70,572 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2019 60,831 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2018 45,683 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2018 45,683 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2017 35,503 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 22 Sep 2017 35,503 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 25,171 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Aug 2016 25,171 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 10,690 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Countryman Cooper Sd?

Based on 5,905 MOT tests across 652 vehicles.

85.5%
Pass Rate
6,740
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
652
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 23
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 21
Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 17
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 15
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LM12 MOD is a 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper Sd in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper Sd models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.0% with a typical mileage of 65,393 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 Sd fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 23 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LM12 MOD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Countryman Cooper Sd typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Countryman Cooper Sd is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LM12 MOD is a 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper Sd, first registered on 16 May 2012.

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