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WL12 BEY

2012 Mini Cooper D

Blue Diesel 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

123,088 mi
Last recorded123,088 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper D64,248 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL12 BEY
MakeMini
ModelCooper D
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 123,088 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2026 123,088 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Jan 2025 117,580 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2024 112,078 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2023 108,891 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2022 106,192 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2022 106,192 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2020 101,865 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2019 95,505 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))

front tyres wearing unevenly

Fail 20 Jun 2019 95,498 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

front tyres wearing unevenly

Pass 6 Jun 2018 81,476 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 66,935 miles

All tyre valves perished

Both rear tyres worn on edges

Front brake discs worn

Front brake pad wear sensor routed incorrectly

Nearside front tyre bald on edges

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside front tyre worn on edges

Rear brake discs worn

Windscreen cracked exceeding 40mm outside zone 'A' but not restricting drivers view (Behind rear view mirror)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 54,949 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front and rear discs worn

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 17 Jun 2015 45,438 miles

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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WL12 BEY is a 2012 Mini Cooper D in Blue with a 1,600cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 WL12 BEY, 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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WL12 BEY is a 2012 Mini Cooper D, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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