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YE62 BLN

2012 Mini Cooper Sd Auto

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

64,692 mi
Last recorded64,692 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper Sd Auto52,779 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE62 BLN
MakeMini
ModelCooper Sd Auto
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 64,692 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2026 64,691 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2025 60,479 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 27 Feb 2025 60,479 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2024 56,289 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 52,486 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 49,624 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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))

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 16 Oct 2020 45,592 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2019 40,167 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2019 40,167 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2018 35,720 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 30,832 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 26,887 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear tyre tread cracking

Offside Rear tyre valve stem cracking slightly

lower under trays fitted obscuring underside components

Pass 26 Nov 2015 21,651 miles

nearside front tyre outer edge becoming bald

some lower under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Fail 26 Nov 2015 21,651 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside front tyre outer edge becoming bald

some lower under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper Sd Auto?

Based on 5,006 MOT tests across 412 vehicles.

81.3%
Pass Rate
4,694
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
412
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 27
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 20
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YE62 BLN is a 2012 Mini Cooper Sd Auto in Black 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 Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.7% with a typical mileage of 52,779 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 Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 27 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YE62 BLN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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

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