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S2 WUM

2012 Mini Mini (R57)

Gold Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

85,307 mi
Last recorded85,307 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R57)56,551 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS2 WUM
MakeMini
ModelMini (R57)
Year2012
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 85,307 miles

n/s/r tyre bald on inner edge

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Jan 2026 85,307 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 8 Jan 2025 81,715 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2024 79,794 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2023 77,574 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2023 77,574 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jan 2022 74,432 miles

o/s/r tyre getting low

Fail 21 Jan 2022 74,432 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge

o/s/r tyre getting low

Pass 27 Jan 2021 72,108 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2019 70,568 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on edges

o/s/f tyre bald on edges

Fail 10 Jul 2019 70,566 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device excessively deteriorated can not open (3.1 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

n/s/f tyre wearing on edges

o/s/f tyre bald on edges

Pass 21 Jun 2018 64,635 miles

Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 55,666 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

damage to front number plate

Pass 21 Jul 2016 49,202 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front number plate cracked

Nearside Rear tyre worn unevely

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 21 Jul 2016 49,202 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front number plate cracked

Nearside Rear tyre worn unevely

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Jul 2015 38,470 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 10 Jul 2015 38,470 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

How Reliable is the Mini Mini (R57)?

Based on 45,115 MOT tests across 3,155 vehicles.

79.2%
Pass Rate
4,754
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
3,155
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 365
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 324
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 244
Registration plate lamp not working 223
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S2 WUM is a 2012 Mini Mini (R57) in Gold with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2012 Mini Mini (R57) models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.9% with a typical mileage of 56,551 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 Mini (R57) fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 365 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S2 WUM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Mini (R57) typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Mini (R57) is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was S2 WUM registered?

S2 WUM is a 2012 Mini Mini (R57), first registered on 3 February 2012.

Is S2 WUM safe to buy?

The MOT history for S2 WUM shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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