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LM12 XYB

2012 Mini Cooper D

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

102,102 mi
Last recorded102,102 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper D64,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM12 XYB
MakeMini
ModelCooper D
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 102,102 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2024 98,256 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 94,996 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms - rear bushes worn/perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both wipers streaks on screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished/uneven wear/nail in tread(4mm) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive from front of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2023 94,993 miles

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

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

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating both sides - o/s is worse (1.2.1 (e))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms - rear bushes worn/perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both wipers streaks on screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished/uneven wear/nail in tread(4mm) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive from front of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2022 89,056 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly perished/uneven wear(4mm) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm/worn out edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly perished/uneven wear(4mm) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak from from of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

fuel tank heatshield loose

Pass 8 Jun 2021 80,574 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak from turbo boost pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre stepping on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jun 2020 75,930 miles

Underneath trays fitted at time of test

Fail 25 Jun 2020 75,930 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Underneath trays fitted at time of test

Pass 21 Aug 2019 72,919 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2018 61,754 miles

Nearside Front door mirror damaged

Pass 18 May 2017 50,827 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 42,624 miles

items hanging from interior mirror

Fail 25 May 2016 42,475 miles

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

items hanging from interior mirror

Pass 23 May 2015 34,120 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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LM12 XYB is a 2012 Mini Cooper D in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 LM12 XYB, 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 LM12 XYB registered?

LM12 XYB is a 2012 Mini Cooper D, first registered on 3 May 2012.

Is LM12 XYB safe to buy?

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