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Y555 PLM

2012 Mini Cooper D

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

131,441 mi
Last recorded131,441 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper D64,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY555 PLM
MakeMini
ModelCooper D
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 131,441 miles

Central Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs lipped & corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing & nail (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner drive shaft C/V boot pin hole

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

brake wear warning light illuminated

Pass 3 Jun 2025 117,872 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil residue

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

Fail 3 Jun 2025 117,872 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Reversing lamp does not emit a steady white light Yellow (4.6.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil residue

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

Pass 18 May 2024 105,670 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 May 2023 96,563 miles
Pass 25 May 2022 91,558 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2021 90,351 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 89,375 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 79,570 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2018 66,027 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 52,216 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 41,787 miles

nearside and offside front tyre valve deteriorating

Pass 29 Sep 2015 34,862 miles

engine bay covers

under trays

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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Y555 PLM is a 2012 Mini Cooper D in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y555 PLM, 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 Y555 PLM registered?

Y555 PLM is a 2012 Mini Cooper D, first registered on 28 September 2012.

Is Y555 PLM safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y555 PLM shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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