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UK05 AMS

2012 Mini Cooper S

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

65,445 mi
Last recorded65,445 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper S45,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUK05 AMS
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 16 Feb 2026 65,445 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2025 58,439 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2024 48,710 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 38,955 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 35,178 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement brake reaction bush worn slightly and leaking oil (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 32,096 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2019 29,845 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2018 25,878 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2017 22,353 miles

front wiper blades juddering

Pass 12 Dec 2016 17,685 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2015 13,303 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper S?

Based on 632,556 MOT tests across 100,336 vehicles.

86.7%
Pass Rate
5,231
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
100,336
On UK Roads
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UK05 AMS is a 2012 Mini Cooper S in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2012 Mini Cooper S models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 45,689 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The Mini Cooper S typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Cooper S is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was UK05 AMS registered?

UK05 AMS is a 2012 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 28 December 2012.

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