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M555 NGM

2012 Mini Cooper D

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

113,013 mi
Last recorded113,013 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper D64,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM555 NGM
MakeMini
ModelCooper D
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 113,013 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2024 110,644 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases of engine sooted (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 108,731 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded pipe ferules near tank ()

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

faint smell of exhaust fumes inside cabin

Pass 21 Nov 2022 107,317 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 97,103 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front unable to fully inspect steering rack for leaks as covered in engine oil

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides o/s/r + n/s/r (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear axle corroded

under tray fitted as standard unable to fully inspect under vehicle

Pass 3 Nov 2020 87,407 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 83,336 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2019 83,336 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2018 79,273 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 73,948 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 63,975 miles

under trays fitted unable to see testable items

Fail 14 Oct 2016 63,975 miles

Centre Outer Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

under trays fitted unable to see testable items

Pass 13 Oct 2015 47,278 miles

both rear tyres wearing low

Fail 13 Oct 2015 47,278 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

both rear tyres wearing low

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper D?

Based on 102,243 MOT tests across 8,949 vehicles.

80.0%
Pass Rate
6,017
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
8,949
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 515
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 510
Registration plate lamp not working 410
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M555 NGM is a 2012 Mini Cooper D in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2012 Mini Cooper D models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 64,248 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 fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 515 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M555 NGM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Cooper D typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Cooper D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M555 NGM is a 2012 Mini Cooper D, first registered on 23 October 2012.

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