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YE62 BYO

2012 Mini Cooper Sd

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

69,473 mi
Last recorded69,473 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper Sd62,131 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2025 69,473 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2024 65,268 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 59,778 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 58,312 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle.

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 21 Mar 2022 58,311 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Engine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle.

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 23 Mar 2021 56,787 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 22 Mar 2021 56,787 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 20 Mar 2020 56,003 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 19 Mar 2020 56,002 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low and heavy splitting on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 50,906 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 45,891 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn to 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Mar 2017 40,567 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 36,772 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 BYO is a 2012 Mini Cooper Sd in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BYO, 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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What year was YE62 BYO registered?

YE62 BYO is a 2012 Mini Cooper Sd, first registered on 12 December 2012.

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The MOT history for YE62 BYO shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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