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WM12 VWL

2012 Mini Countryman Cooper S

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

78,189 mi
Last recorded78,189 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper S48,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM12 VWL
MakeMini
ModelCountryman Cooper S
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 78,189 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2024 71,969 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2023 65,193 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 58,721 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 47,897 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 38,375 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 35,110 miles

Nearside Front brake pad low warning indicator wire worn through on caliper

Pass 1 Aug 2018 30,528 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2018 30,528 miles

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 22,596 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 17,664 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 13,879 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Countryman Cooper S?

Based on 2,580 MOT tests across 215 vehicles.

83.9%
Pass Rate
5,265
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
215
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre has ply or cords exposed 17
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 16
Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 11
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 9
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WM12 VWL is a 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper S in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper S models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.3% with a typical mileage of 48,980 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mini Countryman Cooper S fails its MOT is tyre has ply or cords exposed, accounting for 17 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WM12 VWL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was WM12 VWL registered?

WM12 VWL is a 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper S, first registered on 31 July 2012.

Is WM12 VWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for WM12 VWL shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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