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LF12 XNM

2012 Mini Cooper D Auto

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

142,441 mi
Last recorded142,441 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper D Auto50,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF12 XNM
MakeMini
ModelCooper D Auto
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2025 142,441 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Turbo Area (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Sound deadening material not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 21 Feb 2025 142,441 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Turbo Area (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Sound deadening material not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2024 134,447 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2023 129,353 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 122,839 miles

Both rear tyres slightly out of shape

Pass 23 Feb 2021 113,985 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2021 113,949 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2020 96,063 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 84,006 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 72,493 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE ON TREAD BARS AND WORN ON EDGES

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE ON TREAD BARS

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE ON TREAD BARS AND WORN ON EDGES

Fail 20 Mar 2018 72,493 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure OUT OF SHAPE (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

BOTH FRONT TYRES ON TREAD BARS AND WORN ON EDGES

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE ON TREAD BARS

Pass 13 Mar 2017 56,605 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2017 56,605 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 45,757 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 44,656 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper D Auto?

Based on 7,318 MOT tests across 637 vehicles.

82.3%
Pass Rate
4,727
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
637
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 42
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 30
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LF12 XNM is a 2012 Mini Cooper D Auto in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2012 Mini Cooper D Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.8% with a typical mileage of 50,744 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 Auto fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 42 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LF12 XNM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Cooper D Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Cooper D Auto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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LF12 XNM is a 2012 Mini Cooper D Auto, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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