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DC06 BLX

2006 Mini Cooper S

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2024
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

100,940 mi
Last recorded100,940 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2023
Typical for 2006 Mini Cooper S60,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC06 BLX
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2023 100,940 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2022 98,674 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 16 May 2022 98,552 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 11 May 2021 92,741 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/45x17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 May 2021 92,741 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/45x17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 11 May 2020 89,474 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2020 89,474 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2019 88,797 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear reverse lights not working

Fail 16 Aug 2019 88,777 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear reverse lights not working

Pass 7 Feb 2018 83,342 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2018 83,272 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2017 74,483 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2017 74,483 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2016 67,272 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 67,285 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Feb 2016 67,272 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2015 60,793 miles

Engine oil leak

Rear brake pipes are corroded

Rear exhaust backbox is corroded and blowing slightly

Pass 8 May 2014 53,058 miles

brake pipes corroded

Pass 11 May 2013 45,578 miles
Fail 11 May 2013 45,578 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 38,762 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 34,184 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 34,184 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 26,229 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 19,331 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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DC06 BLX is a 2006 Mini Cooper S in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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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DC06 BLX is a 2006 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 22 May 2006.

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