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YK12 NMY

2012 Mini Cooper D

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

71,610 mi
Last recorded71,610 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper D64,248 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK12 NMY
MakeMini
ModelCooper D
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 71,610 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost bush has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most bush has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2025 69,266 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2024 68,580 miles

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm rearmost bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2023 67,359 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged distorted on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged distorted on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Jun 2023 67,359 miles

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged distorted on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged distorted on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 65,811 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured at bridge over valve (5.2.2 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arm rearmost bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 64,592 miles

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arm rearmost bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 63,575 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2019 61,685 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 59,811 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 57,843 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 48,552 miles

Centre stop lamp not working

Engine covers / Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Apr 2016 48,552 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Centre stop lamp not working

Engine covers / Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 36,093 miles

Centre stop lamp not illuminating

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Apr 2015 36,093 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Centre stop lamp not illuminating

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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YK12 NMY is a 2012 Mini Cooper D in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YK12 NMY, 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 YK12 NMY registered?

YK12 NMY is a 2012 Mini Cooper D, first registered on 24 April 2012.

Is YK12 NMY safe to buy?

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