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LM12 VHF

2012 Mini Cooper Sd

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

59,943 mi
Last recorded59,943 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper Sd62,131 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM12 VHF
MakeMini
ModelCooper Sd
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 59,943 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2024 57,044 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 May 2023 54,739 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 May 2022 52,047 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 May 2021 50,890 miles

Stone chip in windscreen.

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres starting to wear on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle.

Pass 23 May 2019 46,760 miles
Fail 22 May 2019 46,751 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 24 May 2018 38,863 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2017 33,900 miles

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

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)

Fail 17 May 2017 33,899 miles

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

Offside Rear 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)

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

Pass 17 May 2016 27,411 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 May 2015 19,402 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 19,402 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper Sd?

Based on 33,382 MOT tests across 2,725 vehicles.

80.7%
Pass Rate
5,891
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
2,725
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 201
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 143
Registration plate lamp not working 115
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LM12 VHF is a 2012 Mini Cooper Sd in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2012 Mini Cooper Sd models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 62,131 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 Cooper Sd fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 201 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LM12 VHF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was LM12 VHF registered?

LM12 VHF is a 2012 Mini Cooper Sd, first registered on 19 May 2012.

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