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X300 SBE

2012 Mini Cooper S Auto

Orange Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

70,152 mi
Last recorded70,152 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper S Auto34,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX300 SBE
MakeMini
ModelCooper S Auto
Year2012
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 20 Feb 2026 70,152 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2025 65,361 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 61,501 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 55,403 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 41,180 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 32,468 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 15,326 miles

Nearside Road wheel slightly distorted both.. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front wiper blade splitting

Pass 27 Nov 2018 15,187 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 14,519 miles

Nearside Front alloy wheel has slight buckle

Nearside Rear alloy wheel has slight buckle

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Nov 2016 13,898 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 13,221 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper S Auto?

Based on 10,031 MOT tests across 928 vehicles.

83.9%
Pass Rate
3,685
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
928
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 38
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 38
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 36
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 34
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 31
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X300 SBE is a 2012 Mini Cooper S Auto in Orange with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2012 Mini Cooper S Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.9% with a typical mileage of 34,809 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mini Cooper S Auto fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 38 recorded failures. If you're considering buying X300 SBE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Cooper S Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Cooper S Auto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of X300 SBE?

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What year was X300 SBE registered?

X300 SBE is a 2012 Mini Cooper S Auto, first registered on 28 November 2012.

Is X300 SBE safe to buy?

The MOT history for X300 SBE shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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