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WM12 VVR

2012 Mini Cooper S

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

80,292 mi
Last recorded80,292 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper S45,689 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM12 VVR
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 80,292 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 77,466 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Jul 2023 73,106 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 70,111 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 67,672 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2021 67,672 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 65,008 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 61,275 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 55,366 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2018 55,366 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Jul 2017 49,531 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2017 49,531 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2016 39,571 miles

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

nearside rear tyre unevenly worn

Pass 24 Jul 2015 30,220 miles

Front brake pads low

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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WM12 VVR is a 2012 Mini Cooper S in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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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What year was WM12 VVR registered?

WM12 VVR is a 2012 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 31 July 2012.

Is WM12 VVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for WM12 VVR shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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