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WR12 AWM

2012 Mini Cooper D

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

113,483 mi
Last recorded113,483 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper D64,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR12 AWM
MakeMini
ModelCooper D
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 113,483 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2024 110,602 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2023 104,496 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2023 104,496 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 19 Nov 2022 98,903 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2021 91,998 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2021 91,998 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 7 Nov 2020 83,961 miles

under floor covers fitted

Fail 7 Nov 2020 83,961 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edge

under floor covers fitted

Pass 9 Nov 2019 75,552 miles

under floor covers fitted

Pass 17 Nov 2018 72,450 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 68,753 miles

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened start/to/pit (3.5.1n)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 64,023 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2016 64,022 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 61,958 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2015 56,769 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 56,769 miles

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

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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WR12 AWM is a 2012 Mini Cooper D in Red 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 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 WR12 AWM, 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 WR12 AWM registered?

WR12 AWM is a 2012 Mini Cooper D, first registered on 3 May 2012.

Is WR12 AWM safe to buy?

The MOT history for WR12 AWM shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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