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ND12 SBZ

2012 Mini Cooper D

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

155,028 mi
Last recorded155,028 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper D64,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationND12 SBZ
MakeMini
ModelCooper D
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2025 155,028 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air fresheners (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Exhaust mounting defective Rubber mounting split and secured with wire (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 3 Jul 2025 155,028 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air fresheners (3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust heat shield loose

Nearside Front Exhaust mounting defective Rubber mounting split and secured with wire (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Under tray loose at rear

Pass 17 Jul 2024 149,221 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Jul 2024 149,221 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 144,663 miles

ENGINE COVERS AND UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2022 144,662 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm WITH IN 3/4 TRED AND NAIL IN TYRE (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

ENGINE COVERS AND UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2021 138,845 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 138,492 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 130,091 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))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

tyre pressure light on

Fail 27 Oct 2020 130,091 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

tyre pressure light on

Pass 24 May 2019 113,915 miles
Fail 24 May 2019 113,915 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 May 2018 100,657 miles
Fail 16 May 2018 100,657 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 30 May 2017 87,893 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

osf tyre worn at edges

Fail 30 May 2017 87,892 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

osf tyre worn at edges

Pass 23 May 2016 72,087 miles

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

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

parking brake performance only just met

Fail 23 May 2016 72,087 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

parking brake performance only just met

Pass 1 Jun 2015 57,976 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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ND12 SBZ is a 2012 Mini Cooper D in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 ND12 SBZ, 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 ND12 SBZ registered?

ND12 SBZ is a 2012 Mini Cooper D, first registered on 7 June 2012.

Is ND12 SBZ safe to buy?

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