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SM12 NWJ

2012 Mini Cooper

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

54,202 mi
Last recorded54,202 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper48,322 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM12 NWJ
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 54,202 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 May 2025 52,398 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2024 49,102 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2023 47,170 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 46,250 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 45,045 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 44,825 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 42,330 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 38,770 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 32,880 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2017 32,880 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2016 27,336 miles

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Fail 28 Jul 2016 27,336 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Pass 17 Jul 2015 21,661 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2015 21,661 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper?

Based on 1,705,479 MOT tests across 247,583 vehicles.

86.5%
Pass Rate
5,128
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
247,583
On UK Roads
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SM12 NWJ is a 2012 Mini Cooper in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2012 Mini Cooper models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.9% with a typical mileage of 48,322 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Mini Cooper typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Cooper is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SM12 NWJ registered?

SM12 NWJ is a 2012 Mini Cooper, first registered on 30 May 2012.

Is SM12 NWJ safe to buy?

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