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WM12 NWG

2012 Mini Cooper D

White Diesel 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

115,165 mi
Last recorded115,165 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper D64,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM12 NWG
MakeMini
ModelCooper D
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 17 Dec 2025 115,165 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2024 110,308 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2023 103,328 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2022 98,794 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2022 98,794 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Dec 2021 93,305 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 88,300 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 85,320 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2020 85,320 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake performance not tested coil spring stretching brake hose and abs wire (1.2.1 (g))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2019 76,937 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Front tyre deep cuts in tread

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre 1.6mm side wall perished wearing out of shape

Offside Front tyre deep cuts in tread

Offside Rear tyre deep cuts in tread walls perished

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

Pass 16 Feb 2018 71,507 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Nearside Rear tyre tread 2mm wearing out of shape

Offside Rear tyre perished

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 64,815 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2016 55,699 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 55,406 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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WM12 NWG is a 2012 Mini Cooper D in White 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 WM12 NWG, 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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What year was WM12 NWG registered?

WM12 NWG is a 2012 Mini Cooper D, first registered on 27 July 2012.

Is WM12 NWG safe to buy?

The MOT history for WM12 NWG shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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