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YE62 BDF

2012 Mini Cooper Sd

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

94,018 mi
Last recorded94,018 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper Sd62,131 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE62 BDF
MakeMini
ModelCooper Sd
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 94,018 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2025 94,018 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jul 2024 88,416 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 26 Jul 2023 80,729 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2022 75,929 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2021 71,551 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2021 71,551 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Front brake pad wear sensor wire broken

Pass 16 Jul 2020 67,867 miles

Front Brake pad wear lead cut.

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake pad wear lead cut.

Pass 29 Jul 2019 55,877 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside Rubber Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 55,790 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2018 55,786 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2017 53,934 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 44,404 miles

Nearside Rear wheel rim damaged and tyre sidewall cut

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

windscreen has general light damage

Fail 15 Dec 2016 44,404 miles

Nearside Rear wheel rim damaged and tyre sidewall cut

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

windscreen has general light damage

Pass 11 Dec 2015 34,248 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper Sd?

Based on 33,382 MOT tests across 2,725 vehicles.

80.7%
Pass Rate
5,891
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
2,725
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 201
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 143
Registration plate lamp not working 115
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YE62 BDF is a 2012 Mini Cooper Sd in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2012 Mini Cooper Sd models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 62,131 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 Sd fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 201 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YE62 BDF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Cooper Sd typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Cooper Sd is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YE62 BDF is a 2012 Mini Cooper Sd, first registered on 17 December 2012.

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