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N5 CAL

2012 Mini Cooper S Auto

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

45,654 mi
Last recorded45,654 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper S Auto34,809 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN5 CAL
MakeMini
ModelCooper S Auto
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 45,654 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2024 42,788 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 40,520 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 39,042 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2021 37,359 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 34,963 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres starting to perish. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2019 32,732 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 28,664 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 23,940 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2017 23,940 miles

Front front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 18,996 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 14,199 miles

High level brake light dim

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper S Auto?

Based on 10,031 MOT tests across 928 vehicles.

83.9%
Pass Rate
3,685
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
928
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 38
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 38
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 36
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 34
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 31
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N5 CAL is a 2012 Mini Cooper S Auto in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 2012 Mini Cooper S Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.9% with a typical mileage of 34,809 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mini Cooper S Auto fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 38 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N5 CAL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Cooper S Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Cooper S Auto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was N5 CAL registered?

N5 CAL is a 2012 Mini Cooper S Auto, first registered on 10 November 2012.

Is N5 CAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for N5 CAL shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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