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PM62 MEL

2012 Mini Cooper Sd

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

86,854 mi
Last recorded86,854 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper Sd62,131 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPM62 MEL
MakeMini
ModelCooper Sd
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 86,854 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Aug 2025 86,854 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2024 81,457 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 75,537 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 67,214 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2021 60,019 miles

Brake pad warning light on

Pass 1 Sep 2020 53,818 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge UNEVEN WEAR INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 47,746 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 41,854 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 37,868 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2017 37,868 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 31,609 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2015 22,188 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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PM62 MEL is a 2012 Mini Cooper Sd in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 PM62 MEL, 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 PM62 MEL registered?

PM62 MEL is a 2012 Mini Cooper Sd, first registered on 1 September 2012.

Is PM62 MEL safe to buy?

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