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M500 AMS

2012 Mini Cooper Sd

Green Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

50,434 mi
Last recorded50,434 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper Sd62,131 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM500 AMS
MakeMini
ModelCooper Sd
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2026 50,434 miles

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Jan 2026 50,434 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/55 16 87H (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2025 38,904 miles

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2024 27,635 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2023 18,001 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2022 16,309 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2021 15,044 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 14,119 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2019 12,719 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2017 10,837 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2016 8,516 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 6,995 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2015 5,930 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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M500 AMS is a 2012 Mini Cooper Sd in Green with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 M500 AMS, 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 M500 AMS registered?

M500 AMS is a 2012 Mini Cooper Sd, first registered on 25 February 2012.

Is M500 AMS safe to buy?

The MOT history for M500 AMS shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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