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BJ06 ZXM

2006 Mini Mini Cooper S Auto

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

78,993 mi
Last recorded78,993 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Mini Mini Cooper S Auto44,745 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ06 ZXM
MakeMini
ModelMini Cooper S Auto
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 78,993 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 Sep 2025 78,939 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2024 78,923 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Handbrake has a slight bind (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Sep 2023 78,110 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 69,083 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 67,274 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2019 66,848 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 64,867 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2018 64,867 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 60,245 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016
Pass 3 Aug 2015 50,339 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 40,743 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2013 34,026 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

engine light up on dash

Pass 24 Apr 2012 21,451 miles

horn operation just sufficient

off side front wiper blade only just sufficiently clearing screen

slight oil leak off side centre lower engine area

Pass 28 Mar 2011 17,760 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 15,357 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2009 12,989 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Mini Cooper S Auto?

Based on 1,673 MOT tests across 114 vehicles.

75.5%
Pass Rate
3,283
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
114
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 42
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 20
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 19
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 15
Registration plate lamp not working 15
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BJ06 ZXM is a 2006 Mini Mini Cooper S Auto in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2006 Mini Mini Cooper S Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.4% with a typical mileage of 44,745 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mini Mini Cooper S Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 42 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BJ06 ZXM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Mini Cooper S Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 20 years old, this Mini Mini Cooper S Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BJ06 ZXM is a 2006 Mini Mini Cooper S Auto, first registered on 13 April 2006.

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