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WN62 LWZ

2012 Mini Cooper D

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,697 mi
Last recorded94,697 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper D64,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN62 LWZ
MakeMini
ModelCooper D
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 94,697 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2025 94,289 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2024 89,270 miles

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2023 87,270 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 84,580 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2021 77,046 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

under trays fitted obscuring the view of some components

Fail 26 Apr 2021 77,046 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

under trays fitted obscuring the view of some components

Pass 2 Oct 2020 74,508 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Sep 2020 74,496 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Oct 2019 68,886 miles

Nearside Front Inner c/v boot clip missing (still preventing ingress of dirt)

Pass 11 Oct 2018 62,502 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2018 62,502 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2017 54,673 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 46,359 miles

zero tested on emissions

Fail 6 Oct 2016 46,359 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

zero tested on emissions

Pass 18 Sep 2015 37,218 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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WN62 LWZ is a 2012 Mini Cooper D in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WN62 LWZ, 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 WN62 LWZ registered?

WN62 LWZ is a 2012 Mini Cooper D, first registered on 8 October 2012.

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