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M8 CUN

2012 Mini Cooper S

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

55,520 mi
Last recorded55,520 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper S45,689 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM8 CUN
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 55,520 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2026 55,497 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 12 May 2025 54,047 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very badly worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 May 2024 50,263 miles
Fail 2 May 2024 50,263 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2023 46,341 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2023 46,341 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2022 38,517 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 37,664 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jul 2021 37,664 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2020 35,975 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 33,848 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 29,822 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 28,832 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 28,506 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2016 28,506 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 21,518 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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M8 CUN is a 2012 Mini Cooper S in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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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M8 CUN is a 2012 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 15 September 2012.

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