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BV06 ODU

2006 Mini Cooper

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

159,846 mi
Last recorded159,846 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Mini Cooper63,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV06 ODU
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 159,846 miles

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

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

Parking brake requirements only just met

Fail 31 Mar 2026 159,846 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake requirements only just met

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 31 Mar 2025 155,690 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2025 155,690 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 150,834 miles

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged cover missing (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2024 150,757 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps bulb missing (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment no reserve travel (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/55r16 87h (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged cover missing (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

fuel cap seal perished and splitting

nearside door mirror loose

Pass 21 Feb 2023 142,365 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper Bearing/Bush Noisey (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Mirror Case Missing (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 20 Feb 2023 142,365 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper Bearing/Bush Noisey (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Mirror Case Missing (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2022 133,241 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2021 123,254 miles

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

Nearside Front fog lamp damaged

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2020 117,502 miles

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

Offside DOOR MIRROR BODY COVER IS MISSING

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

SILL COVERS FITTED

Fail 25 Feb 2020 117,501 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside DOOR MIRROR BODY COVER IS MISSING

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

SILL COVERS FITTED

Pass 28 Feb 2019 105,819 miles

Play in front suspension lower arm rear mount bushes, close to limit, both sides of car.

Slight engine oil leak.

Pass 16 Feb 2018 90,355 miles

FRONT TYRE WEAR IS UNEVEN

Offside Rear TYRE WORN CLOSE TO THE LEGAL LIMIT

SILL COVERS FITTED

Fail 16 Feb 2018 90,354 miles

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

EXHAUST IS CORRODED AND BLOWING

FRONT TYRE WEAR IS UNEVEN

Offside Rear TYRE WORN CLOSE TO THE LEGAL LIMIT

SILL COVERS FITTED

Pass 2 Mar 2017 78,451 miles

EXHAUST IS CORRODED

Front LOWER SUSPENSION ARMS MOUNTING BUSHES ARE WORN

Nearside Front TYRE WEAR IS UNEVEN

Nearside Rear TYRE CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT

OIL LEAKS

Fail 2 Mar 2017 78,451 miles

EXHAUST IS CORRODED

Front LOWER SUSPENSION ARMS MOUNTING BUSHES ARE WORN

Nearside Front TYRE WEAR IS UNEVEN

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

Nearside Rear TYRE CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT

OIL LEAKS

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 68,157 miles

EXHAUST IS CORRODED

SILL COVERS FITTED

Fail 14 Jan 2016 68,157 miles

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

DEEP CUT IN THE TREAD OF THE O/S FRONT TYRE

EXHAUST IS CORRODED

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

SILL COVERS FITTED

Pass 29 Jan 2015 57,659 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2014 49,389 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jun 2013 34,001 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 28,648 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2011 24,185 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 16,474 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 16,035 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 13,310 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)

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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BV06 ODU is a 2006 Mini Cooper in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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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BV06 ODU is a 2006 Mini Cooper, first registered on 5 March 2006.

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