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RE12 LZR

2012 Mini Cooper D

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

76,117 mi
Last recorded76,117 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper D64,248 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE12 LZR
MakeMini
ModelCooper D
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 13 May 2026 76,117 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.55 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2025 75,113 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Jun 2025 75,113 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2024 73,365 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 71,672 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 70,405 miles
Fail 31 May 2022 70,405 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2021 68,959 miles
Pass 22 May 2020 67,358 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 64,846 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 57,436 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 45,509 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Apr 2017 45,509 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 3 May 2016 33,343 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 20,999 miles

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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RE12 LZR is a 2012 Mini Cooper D in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 RE12 LZR, 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 RE12 LZR registered?

RE12 LZR is a 2012 Mini Cooper D, first registered on 2 May 2012.

Is RE12 LZR safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE12 LZR shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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