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B11 VTX

2006 Mini Cooper

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

143,221 mi
Last recorded143,221 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Mini Cooper63,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB11 VTX
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 143,221 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2024 142,604 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbone rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2023 138,249 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2023 138,245 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2022 128,882 miles

Central Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 125,064 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2020 124,932 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2020 124,932 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2019 121,982 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 101,524 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 81,321 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2017 81,318 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 70,930 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2016 70,930 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Split (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Split (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 64,972 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2015 64,972 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fail 31 Oct 2015 64,911 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside EML on

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Oct 2014 64,002 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 62,509 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 53,491 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 40,291 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 35,332 miles

front tyre starting to wear on outer edges

rear tyres starting to wear

Pass 19 Jan 2010 28,081 miles

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

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper?

Based on 1,705,479 MOT tests across 247,583 vehicles.

86.5%
Pass Rate
5,128
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
247,583
On UK Roads
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B11 VTX is a 2006 Mini Cooper in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 2006 Mini Cooper models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 63,003 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The Mini Cooper typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 20 years old, this Mini Cooper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B11 VTX registered?

B11 VTX is a 2006 Mini Cooper, first registered on 28 December 2006.

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