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DV62 XME

2012 Mini Cooper D

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

98,191 mi
Last recorded98,191 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper D64,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV62 XME
MakeMini
ModelCooper D
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 98,191 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre x3 ()

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2024 90,846 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 22 Nov 2024 90,844 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 22 Nov 2023 85,315 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2023 85,308 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 79,559 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 24 Nov 2022 79,559 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Nov 2021 74,232 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2021 74,232 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2020 64,775 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

underside covers fitted

Fail 30 Oct 2020 64,775 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator inner (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

underside covers fitted

Pass 25 Oct 2019 54,352 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 35,384 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 24,151 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and wearing at inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and wearing at inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

both rear seat belt buckles slightly damaged

tyre sealant expired

Pass 18 Nov 2016 16,902 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 10,803 miles

advise both outer sills have covers fitted

advise engine cover fitted

advise under covers fitted

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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DV62 XME is a 2012 Mini Cooper D in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 DV62 XME, 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 DV62 XME registered?

DV62 XME is a 2012 Mini Cooper D, first registered on 31 October 2012.

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