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LM61 ULX

2012 Mini Cooper Sd

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

136,987 mi
Last recorded136,987 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper Sd62,131 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM61 ULX
MakeMini
ModelCooper Sd
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 136,987 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2026 136,985 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Mar 2025 126,530 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2025 126,529 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Mar 2024 115,599 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2024 115,597 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 103,078 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2023 103,072 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Position lamp not working n/s and o/s (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Feb 2022 88,013 miles

floor panels ,front and rear subframes ,steering and suspension components ,brake components starting to corrode surface rust.

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

surface rust on exhaust system

under floor tray fitted unable to see some components

Fail 18 Feb 2022 88,012 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

floor panels ,front and rear subframes ,steering and suspension components ,brake components starting to corrode surface rust.

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

surface rust on exhaust system

under floor tray fitted unable to see some components

Pass 27 Feb 2021 74,976 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 70,040 miles

Advise all four tyres close to legal limit.

Pass 27 Feb 2019 62,666 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 50,951 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 42,115 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 33,913 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 27,916 miles

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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LM61 ULX is a 2012 Mini Cooper Sd in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 LM61 ULX, 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 LM61 ULX registered?

LM61 ULX is a 2012 Mini Cooper Sd, first registered on 25 February 2012.

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