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YM12 BXY

2012 Mini Cooper D London 2012 Edition

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

104,762 mi
Last recorded104,762 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper D London 2012 Edition63,041 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM12 BXY
MakeMini
ModelCooper D London 2012 Edition
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 104,762 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2026 104,754 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working not bulb (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2025 101,283 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2024 96,941 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Too Both Sides Rear Brake Flexi Hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 Jul 2024 96,941 miles

Fuel pipe leaking Fuel Pipe From Fuel Filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Position lamp not working Both Sides Front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Too Both Sides Rear Brake Flexi Hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 91,776 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2023 91,776 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Jul 2022 84,421 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 79,220 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 75,982 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 72,272 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2018 66,905 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2018 66,877 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 56,716 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 42,774 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 33,661 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper D London 2012 Edition?

Based on 2,881 MOT tests across 214 vehicles.

80.0%
Pass Rate
6,013
Miles/Year
14
Year Lifespan
214
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre has ply or cords exposed 16
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 14
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 13
Registration plate lamp not working 13
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YM12 BXY is a 2012 Mini Cooper D London 2012 Edition in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2012 Mini Cooper D London 2012 Edition models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.9% with a typical mileage of 63,041 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 D London 2012 Edition fails its MOT is tyre has ply or cords exposed, accounting for 16 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YM12 BXY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Cooper D London 2012 Edition typically stays on UK roads for around 14 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Cooper D London 2012 Edition is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YM12 BXY is a 2012 Mini Cooper D London 2012 Edition, first registered on 31 July 2012.

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