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RE12 GZW

2012 Mini Cooper Sd

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

83,643 mi
Last recorded83,643 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper Sd62,131 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE12 GZW
MakeMini
ModelCooper Sd
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 83,643 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Jul 2024 79,967 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 75,961 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 72,553 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

TPMS lamp illuminated

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 69,077 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 64,111 miles

Undertrays fitted obscuring the inspection of some components.

Pass 25 Nov 2019 58,488 miles

Plastic undertrays fitted obscuring the inspection of some components.

Fail 25 Nov 2019 58,488 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside and nearside front tyres wearing on inside edge.

Plastic undertrays fitted obscuring the inspection of some components.

Pass 23 Oct 2018 48,898 miles

undertrays fitted obscuring inspection of some components

Fail 18 Oct 2018 48,896 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system inoperative (5.2.3 (h) (ii))

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

undertrays fitted obscuring inspection of some components

Pass 18 Oct 2017 42,746 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Oct 2017 42,743 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear tyre tread wearing thin

both rear brake discs corroding

Pass 17 Aug 2016 27,271 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both rear at top (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front, rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate light on (4.1.D.4)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 18,239 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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RE12 GZW is a 2012 Mini Cooper Sd in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RE12 GZW, 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 RE12 GZW registered?

RE12 GZW is a 2012 Mini Cooper Sd, first registered on 2 May 2012.

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