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YM12 BYC

2012 Mini Cooper D

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2025
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

143,831 mi
Last recorded143,831 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2024
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper D64,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM12 BYC
MakeMini
ModelCooper D
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2024 143,831 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2024 143,831 miles

Fuel system component leaking filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2023 135,796 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 6 Mar 2023 135,796 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 121,825 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in the center (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges at 4mm across the center (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges at 4mm across the center (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2021 106,803 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2021 106,803 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2020 100,039 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2020 100,038 miles

Fuel system component leaking Filter area. (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2019 87,797 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2018 76,367 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres worn on edges

Fail 20 Feb 2018 76,367 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 23 Feb 2017 67,945 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush back bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush back bush (2.4.G.2)

under trays fitted

Pass 9 Mar 2016 63,089 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 54,987 miles

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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YM12 BYC is a 2012 Mini Cooper D in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 515 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YM12 BYC, 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 YM12 BYC registered?

YM12 BYC is a 2012 Mini Cooper D, first registered on 6 August 2012.

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The MOT history for YM12 BYC shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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