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RM04 DMM

2012 Mini Cooper D

Green Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

110,146 mi
Last recorded110,146 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper D64,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRM04 DMM
MakeMini
ModelCooper D
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 110,146 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2026 110,145 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2025 102,925 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2024 96,745 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2024 96,704 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2023 90,143 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both front shocks has slight misting (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear Discs slightly lipped/scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 85,208 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 79,734 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs are lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked and deteriorating (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Various cuts to outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs are lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked and deteriorating (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 73,994 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 66,909 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 57,746 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2017 47,811 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front wind screen cracked in o/s lower corner not in view of road

Pass 23 Feb 2016 37,300 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 26,511 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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RM04 DMM is a 2012 Mini Cooper D in Green with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 RM04 DMM, 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 RM04 DMM registered?

RM04 DMM is a 2012 Mini Cooper D, first registered on 3 March 2012.

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