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M27 DCW

2012 Mini Cooper D London 2012 Edition

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

64,209 mi
Last recorded64,209 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper D London 2012 Edition63,041 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM27 DCW
MakeMini
ModelCooper D London 2012 Edition
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 64,209 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2025 64,208 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2024 63,752 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2023 63,041 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Dec 2023 63,038 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 58,632 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm & starting to show signs of wear on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2/3mm & wearing on edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside rear wheel has previously been repaired ( inner bead )

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear of engine/transmission areas. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection.

Fail 16 Jan 2023 58,626 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cut close to inner sidewall deep enough to reveal ply/cords. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm & starting to show signs of wear on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2/3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords close to inner sidewall & starting to wear on inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside front road wheel has previously been repaired . ( inner bead area )

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear of engine/transmission areas. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection.

Pass 22 Jan 2022 53,437 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 12 Jan 2021 47,916 miles

nearside and offside rear tyres

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jan 2020 43,599 miles

nail in nearside rear tyre

offside wiper blade split

screw in offside rear tyre

sill covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 28 Jan 2019 39,163 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2018 33,986 miles

Offside Rear number plate light flickering intermittantly

Pass 23 Jan 2017 27,134 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2017 27,134 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated Also has play (2.6.1)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 18,519 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper D London 2012 Edition?

Based on 2,881 MOT tests across 214 vehicles.

80.0%
Pass Rate
6,013
Miles/Year
14
Year Lifespan
214
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre has ply or cords exposed 16
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 14
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 13
Registration plate lamp not working 13
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M27 DCW is a 2012 Mini Cooper D London 2012 Edition in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2012 Mini Cooper D London 2012 Edition models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.9% with a typical mileage of 63,041 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 D London 2012 Edition fails its MOT is tyre has ply or cords exposed, accounting for 16 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M27 DCW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Cooper D London 2012 Edition typically stays on UK roads for around 14 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Cooper D London 2012 Edition is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M27 DCW is a 2012 Mini Cooper D London 2012 Edition, first registered on 31 July 2012.

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