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BN56 LHB

2006 Mini Cooper S

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

176,966 mi
Last recorded176,966 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Mini Cooper S60,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN56 LHB
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 176,966 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2025 173,601 miles

Nearside Front brake pad wear wire not fitted to brake pad

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2025 173,529 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexible brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexible brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexible brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexible brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated clip incorectly fitted (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front brake pad wear wire not fitted to brake pad

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 173,012 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel cap seal perishing

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 20 Jan 2023 173,012 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel cap seal perishing

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 169,608 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))

Fuel cap seal perishing

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive and level low (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2021 166,102 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

fuel cap rubber/seal slightly perished

Pass 30 May 2019 163,564 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 30 May 2019 163,564 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 30 May 2018 160,552 miles

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

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

Fail 29 May 2018 160,552 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2017 154,126 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2017 154,126 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 145,186 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 137,494 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 130,879 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

near side number plate light cover missing.

off side rear exhaust box outer casing corroding and rusting.

off side rear lamp unit and bumper slightly damaged.

Fail 29 Sep 2014 130,879 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

near side number plate light cover missing.

off side rear exhaust box outer casing corroding and rusting.

off side rear lamp unit and bumper slightly damaged.

Pass 30 Sep 2013 18,000 miles

near side front tyre wearing on inner and outer tread areas.

off side front tyre wearing on inner and outer tread areas.

Pass 4 Apr 2012 97,062 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 82,290 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 78,909 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 68,323 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 65,439 miles

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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BN56 LHB is a 2006 Mini Cooper S in Grey 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 S models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 60,719 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 20 years old, this Mini Cooper S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BN56 LHB is a 2006 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 15 September 2006.

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