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MINI John Cooper Works

Black · Petrol · 2012 · 1,598 cc

LB12 AYMMOT history

LB12 AYM is a black petrol MINI John Cooper Works first used on 29 Jun 2012. Its MOT expired on 4 Apr 2026 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 89,570 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Apr 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 4 Apr 2026
Mileage
89,570 mi
At MOT on 4 Apr 2025
MOT tests
15
11 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,559 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB12 AYM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Model
John Cooper Works
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
29 Jun 2012
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB12 AYM was last recorded at 89,570 miles on 4 Apr 2025, 13,115 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Apr 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
76,455 miles · 5 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
13,115 miles
Average per year
7,559 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 89,570 miles
  • 2024 – 76,455 miles
  • 2023 – 66,910 miles
  • 2022 – 60,730 miles
  • 2021 – 53,147 miles
  • 2020 – 44,163 miles
  • 2019 – 32,027 miles
  • 2018 – 26,904 miles
  • 2017 – 25,821 miles
  • 2016 – 20,464 miles
  • 2015 – 15,749 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass89,570 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Coil spring corroded x4

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

15 tests since 29 Jun 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass89,570 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    89,570 miles
    Test number
    510883740051
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  2. Fail89,570 miles (+13,115)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,570 miles
    Test number
    683901125416
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps x2 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded x4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass76,455 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    76,455 miles
    Test number
    884897265034
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded x4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Fail76,455 miles (+9,545)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,455 miles
    Test number
    129856150490
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded x4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass66,910 miles (+6,180)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    66,910 miles
    Test number
    789337808256
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Fog lamp not working and insecure
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. Pass60,730 miles (+31)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    60,730 miles
    Test number
    290747585683

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail60,699 miles (+7,552)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,699 miles
    Test number
    945352435509
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases from flex pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryLow engine coolant
  8. Pass53,147 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    53,147 miles
    Test number
    477016473111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail53,147 miles (+8,984)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,147 miles
    Test number
    247737518558
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass44,163 miles (+12,136)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    44,163 miles
    Test number
    284672867206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass32,027 miles (+5,123)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    32,027 miles
    Test number
    723768613775
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre slight wear to inner edge
  12. Pass26,904 miles (+1,083)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    26,904 miles
    Test number
    197936210547

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass25,821 miles (+5,357)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    25,821 miles
    Test number
    992643652060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass20,464 miles (+4,715)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    20,464 miles
    Test number
    298357439154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass15,749 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    15,749 miles
    Test number
    257470685161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB12 AYM

Does LB12 AYM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB12 AYM expired on 4 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB12 AYM?
The MOT on LB12 AYM expired on 4 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB12 AYM done?
LB12 AYM was recorded at 89,570 miles at its MOT on 4 Apr 2025, an average of 7,559 miles a year.
Has LB12 AYM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB12 AYM has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on LB12 AYM ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LB12 AYM find?
LB12 AYM passed its latest MOT on 4 Apr 2025 with 4 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.

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