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LW12 LOU

2012 Mini Cooper Sd Auto

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

54,379 mi
Last recorded54,379 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper Sd Auto52,779 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW12 LOU
MakeMini
ModelCooper Sd Auto
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 4 Dec 2025 54,379 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2025 53,488 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2024 51,375 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2023 48,131 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 43,234 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 38,067 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 34,351 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 30,437 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 25,861 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 20,880 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 17,363 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 14,169 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper Sd Auto?

Based on 5,006 MOT tests across 412 vehicles.

81.3%
Pass Rate
4,694
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
412
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 27
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 20
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LW12 LOU is a 2012 Mini Cooper Sd Auto in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2012 Mini Cooper Sd Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.7% with a typical mileage of 52,779 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mini Cooper Sd Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 27 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LW12 LOU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was LW12 LOU registered?

LW12 LOU is a 2012 Mini Cooper Sd Auto, first registered on 18 July 2012.

Is LW12 LOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LW12 LOU shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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