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WL12 BEU

2012 Mini Countryman Cooper D

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

127,690 mi
Last recorded127,690 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper D69,724 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL12 BEU
MakeMini
ModelCountryman Cooper D
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2026 127,690 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

TPMS light on

Underside coated in waxoyl

Fail 25 Jun 2026 127,688 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

TPMS light on

Underside coated in waxoyl

Pass 23 Jun 2025 119,481 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2024 111,822 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2023 104,763 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 98,670 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 90,026 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2020 84,414 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2020 84,414 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2019 74,652 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 67,468 miles

Nearside Front brake binding

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Apr 2018 67,468 miles

Nearside Front brake binding

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 59,284 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 59,284 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 49,633 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 13 Apr 2015 39,227 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

nsr tyre worn bald on inner edge but does not show cords

Pass 13 Apr 2015 39,227 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nsr tyre worn bald on inner edge but does not show cords

How Reliable is the Mini Countryman Cooper D?

Based on 13,433 MOT tests across 1,217 vehicles.

83.7%
Pass Rate
6,658
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
1,217
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 107
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 45
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WL12 BEU is a 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper D in White 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 Countryman Cooper D models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.2% with a typical mileage of 69,724 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 Countryman Cooper D fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 107 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WL12 BEU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Countryman Cooper D typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Countryman Cooper D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WL12 BEU registered?

WL12 BEU is a 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper D, first registered on 25 April 2012.

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