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RE12 LZS

2012 Mini Cooper D

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

149,231 mi
Last recorded149,231 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper D64,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2025 149,231 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2024 134,896 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2023 123,761 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 112,472 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2022 112,434 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 107,709 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 103,874 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2019 97,888 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2018 91,087 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2018 91,087 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 82,826 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 65,825 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 48,473 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 LZS is a 2012 Mini Cooper D in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LZS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of RE12 LZS?

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What year was RE12 LZS registered?

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

Is RE12 LZS safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE12 LZS shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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