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BJ56 RZC

2006 Mini Mini (R58)

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

100,669 mi
Last recorded100,669 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Mini Mini (R58)61,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ56 RZC
MakeMini
ModelMini (R58)
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 100,669 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Jul 2024 97,515 miles

Central Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2023 91,348 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2021 91,276 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 86,854 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2018 86,854 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front inner wing (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking behind engine (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 83,463 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded two outer (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2016 78,956 miles

All disc corroded to a degree but not seriously weekened

Pass 13 Mar 2015 77,422 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 72,520 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 69,210 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 5 Mar 2013 69,202 miles

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 4 Nov 2011 51,551 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2011 51,551 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Slight power steering fluid leak

Pass 15 Sep 2010 37,257 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 24,557 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 7,774 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 7,774 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Mini (R58)?

Based on 32,231 MOT tests across 2,295 vehicles.

81.1%
Pass Rate
4,576
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
2,295
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 216
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 189
Registration plate lamp not working 127
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BJ56 RZC is a 2006 Mini Mini (R58) in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2006 Mini Mini (R58) models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.8% with a typical mileage of 61,184 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mini Mini (R58) fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 216 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BJ56 RZC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Mini (R58) typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 20 years old, this Mini Mini (R58) is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BJ56 RZC registered?

BJ56 RZC is a 2006 Mini Mini (R58), first registered on 28 October 2006.

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