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OD07 EMM

2012 Mini Cooper D

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

129,632 mi
Last recorded129,632 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper D64,248 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOD07 EMM
MakeMini
ModelCooper D
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 129,632 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2024 125,698 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2024 125,698 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 120,442 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 115,299 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2022 115,299 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 108,938 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2021 108,938 miles

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2020 99,564 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 93,267 miles

Offside and nearside front tyres heavily shouldering on inner edges

Slight wear at front and rear brake discs

Fail 24 Sep 2019 93,267 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside and nearside front tyres heavily shouldering on inner edges

Slight wear at front and rear brake discs

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

Pass 18 Oct 2018 85,754 miles

brake discs lipped

windscreen wiper blades smearing screen

Fail 18 Oct 2018 85,754 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords damaged by sharp object (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords damaged by sharp object (5.2.3 (d) (i))

brake discs lipped

windscreen wiper blades smearing screen

Pass 23 Sep 2017 75,603 miles

Front brake pads are worn very close to wear limit.

Pass 8 Oct 2016 54,850 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2016 54,850 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 32,170 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit rear both sides (4.1.E.1)

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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OD07 EMM is a 2012 Mini Cooper D in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 OD07 EMM, 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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What year was OD07 EMM registered?

OD07 EMM is a 2012 Mini Cooper D, first registered on 19 October 2012.

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