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DY62 ZVM

2012 Mini Cooper D

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

111,803 mi
Last recorded111,803 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper D64,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY62 ZVM
MakeMini
ModelCooper D
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 111,803 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges worn. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Jan 2026 111,803 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working Replaced sidelight bulb during test. (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges worn. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jan 2025 103,233 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2025 103,233 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2024 93,906 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2023 83,561 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2022 77,001 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (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 7 Jan 2021 69,545 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2021 69,545 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2019 56,212 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 47,168 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2017 37,471 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2016 27,184 miles

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Offside rear tyre wearing on outer edge and perishing.195/55r16

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside rear (3.5.1i)

Fail 29 Oct 2016 27,152 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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Offside rear tyre wearing on outer edge and perishing.195/55r16

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 24,004 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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DY62 ZVM 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 73.3%.

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 DY62 ZVM, 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 DY62 ZVM registered?

DY62 ZVM is a 2012 Mini Cooper D, first registered on 28 September 2012.

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