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SP12 YXM

2012 Mini Cooper D

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

96,863 mi
Last recorded96,863 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper D64,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP12 YXM
MakeMini
ModelCooper D
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 96,863 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2026 96,860 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative levelling linkage snapped (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2025 88,715 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2024 81,461 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2023 80,277 miles

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))

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

Rear headlight adjuster seized but system still working

Pass 28 Feb 2022 76,697 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 75,284 miles

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 30 Oct 2020 70,473 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 64,420 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 59,367 miles

Offside Rear tyre sidewall very badly cracking

Fail 13 Nov 2018 59,365 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid not working (3.5 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag warning light on (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear tyre sidewall very badly cracking

Pass 25 Sep 2017 55,746 miles

Offside Front tyre sidewall cracking

Offside Rear tyre sidewall cracking

emission too clean for readings

Fail 25 Sep 2017 55,741 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated offside rear brake pad warning wire brken (3.6.G.2)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both wiper rubbers torn (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light on (5.4.2)

Offside Front tyre sidewall cracking

Offside Rear tyre sidewall cracking

emission too clean for readings

Pass 30 Aug 2016 53,371 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test items dangling from mirror ()

Fail 29 Aug 2016 53,368 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' nearside of screen badly cracked (8.3.1d)

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test items dangling from mirror ()

Rear brake disc inner surfaces very badly pitted with corrosion

Pass 7 Aug 2015 50,883 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2015 50,881 miles

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

Offside Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 48,498 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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SP12 YXM is a 2012 Mini Cooper D in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SP12 YXM, 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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SP12 YXM is a 2012 Mini Cooper D, first registered on 20 April 2012.

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