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FM62 ORU

2012 Mini Cooper S

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

38,433 mi
Last recorded38,433 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper S45,689 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM62 ORU
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 38,433 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2025 37,507 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2024 34,370 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2023 31,452 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 28,704 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2022 28,704 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2021 26,132 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2021 26,101 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2020 24,051 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2020 24,051 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2019 21,069 miles

both front tyres on 3mm

Pass 7 Feb 2018 18,720 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 16,114 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 15,206 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 12,881 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper S?

Based on 632,556 MOT tests across 100,336 vehicles.

86.7%
Pass Rate
5,231
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
100,336
On UK Roads
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FM62 ORU is a 2012 Mini Cooper S in Red 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 Cooper S models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 45,689 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Mini Cooper S typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Cooper S is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FM62 ORU registered?

FM62 ORU is a 2012 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 1 September 2012.

Is FM62 ORU safe to buy?

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