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LS12 BUU

2012 Mini Cooper S

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

77,862 mi
Last recorded77,862 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper S45,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS12 BUU
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 77,862 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Slight split, leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded Corroded at base (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost Bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded Corroded at base (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 May 2025 74,420 miles
Fail 31 May 2025 74,420 miles

Position lamp not working nearside front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2024 68,916 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 4 May 2023 63,392 miles

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

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

Fail 3 May 2023 63,356 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2022 56,812 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 56,193 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 10 May 2021 51,990 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2020 48,314 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 42,945 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 36,473 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 30,674 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 24,399 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 17,739 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2015 17,739 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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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LS12 BUU is a 2012 Mini Cooper S in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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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LS12 BUU is a 2012 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 14 March 2012.

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