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S27 GBM

2012 Mini Cooper S

Silver Petrol 16cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

51,220 mi
Last recorded51,220 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper S45,689 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS27 GBM
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine16cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 51,220 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2026 50,968 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2025 46,297 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2024 42,660 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 38,755 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 31,914 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2021 21,126 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2021 21,125 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 20,721 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 19,094 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 17,778 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 16,437 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2016 15,244 miles

both front tyres close to the limit

front pads low

Pass 19 Jun 2015

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

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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S27 GBM is a 2012 Mini Cooper S in Silver with a 16cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of S27 GBM?

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What year was S27 GBM registered?

S27 GBM is a 2012 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 29 June 2012.

Is S27 GBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for S27 GBM shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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