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TNN 5

2012 Mini Cooper D

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

70,675 mi
Last recorded70,675 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper D64,248 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTNN 5
MakeMini
ModelCooper D
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 70,675 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2025 68,281 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 65,711 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs. (Recommend full brake inspection) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All pads appear to be getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2024 65,680 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs. (Recommend full brake inspection) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All pads appear to be getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 19 Mar 2023 62,535 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 205 45 17 r/f ()

Pass 23 Mar 2022 59,083 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2022 59,051 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 55,514 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 52,569 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2020 52,523 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2019 49,523 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 46,784 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 18 Mar 2017 43,938 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2017 43,907 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs worn and corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 40,884 miles

Both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Child seat fitted

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Mar 2016 40,884 miles

Both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Child seat fitted

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 36,190 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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TNN 5 is a 2012 Mini Cooper D in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 TNN 5, 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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TNN 5 is a 2012 Mini Cooper D, first registered on 31 March 2012.

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