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DS12 XNM

2012 Mini Countryman Cooper

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

92,276 mi
Last recorded92,276 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper52,152 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS12 XNM
MakeMini
ModelCountryman Cooper
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 92,276 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2024 89,127 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2024 89,105 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 84,986 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm & Cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm & Cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 80,797 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 77,089 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 71,234 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s front 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s front 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 63,548 miles

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

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

both rear tyres wearing inner edges 205/60x16

Pass 3 Aug 2018 58,157 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 57,585 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2018 57,585 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/60 r16 run flat (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Jun 2017 54,089 miles

BOTH front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 22 Jun 2017 54,089 miles

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

BOTH front tyres wearing on inner edges

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

Pass 29 Jun 2016 49,949 miles

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 43,786 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Countryman Cooper?

Based on 10,622 MOT tests across 943 vehicles.

85.1%
Pass Rate
5,506
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
943
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 38
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DS12 XNM is a 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.5% with a typical mileage of 52,152 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 Countryman Cooper fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 38 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DS12 XNM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Countryman Cooper typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Countryman Cooper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DS12 XNM registered?

DS12 XNM is a 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper, first registered on 21 June 2012.

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