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BT56 FXG

2006 Mini Cooper

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

84,390 mi
Last recorded84,390 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Mini Cooper63,003 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT56 FXG
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 84,390 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 8 Jan 2026 84,390 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexible pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Jan 2025 78,559 miles

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

Offside 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 16 Jan 2025 78,559 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Offside 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 18 Jan 2024 72,005 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2024 72,005 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged Also small cutt (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 68,707 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 68,033 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2022 68,033 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 66,713 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2021 66,708 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn FRONT DISCS WORN & LIPPED INNER EDGE (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement O/S REAR CALIPER PARKING BRAKE LINKAGE NOT RETURNING. (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 66,058 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened top mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened top mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 61,957 miles

Coolant leak water pump area ()

Fail 14 Jan 2019 61,957 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Coolant leak water pump area ()

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 57,969 miles

Screw in nearside rear tyre

Pass 18 Jan 2017 53,749 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 49,147 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2015 44,445 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 38,982 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing on inside edge

o/s/r tyre cracking in tread

Pass 14 Jan 2013 33,874 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 28,839 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2011 23,281 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 18,001 miles

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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BT56 FXG is a 2006 Mini Cooper in Silver 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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BT56 FXG is a 2006 Mini Cooper, first registered on 22 December 2006.

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