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M155 BFW

2012 Mini Cooper Sd

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

151,557 mi
Last recorded151,557 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper Sd62,131 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM155 BFW
MakeMini
ModelCooper Sd
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 151,557 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2025 151,546 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jul 2024 144,109 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2023 139,189 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8MM APPROX ON TYRE (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Jul 2023 139,186 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8MM APPROX ON TYRE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 136,042 miles

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))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 131,407 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre about 3mm left on tyre tread. ()

Fail 6 Jul 2021 131,407 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre about 3mm left on tyre tread. ()

Pass 10 Jul 2020 124,034 miles

Tpms light on.

Fail 9 Jul 2020 124,032 miles

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

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

Tpms light on.

Pass 1 Jul 2019 116,913 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/45R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 Jul 2018 107,337 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Jul 2017 93,482 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 78,933 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 57,041 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 36,068 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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M155 BFW is a 2012 Mini Cooper Sd in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 M155 BFW, 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 M155 BFW registered?

M155 BFW is a 2012 Mini Cooper Sd, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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