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SM62 LAM

2012 Mini Cooper

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

67,994 mi
Last recorded67,994 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper48,322 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM62 LAM
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 67,994 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2025 60,263 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted damaged on inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2025 60,261 miles

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition cracked into wiper sweep (3.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted damaged on inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 51,379 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2023 47,512 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2023 47,512 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2022 44,334 miles
Pass 24 May 2021 38,361 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 35,456 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 31,332 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 19,566 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 9,929 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 9,395 miles

nearside front tyre starting to get low on tread

Pass 4 Dec 2015 8,118 miles

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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SM62 LAM is a 2012 Mini Cooper in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SM62 LAM registered?

SM62 LAM is a 2012 Mini Cooper, first registered on 8 December 2012.

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