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EM55 BXM

2006 Mini Mini (R58)

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

104,463 mi
Last recorded104,463 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Mini Mini (R58)61,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEM55 BXM
MakeMini
ModelMini (R58)
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 104,463 miles

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 14 Apr 2025 100,562 miles

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

Offside Front Inner cv boot leaking

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

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

oil leak

Fail 14 Apr 2025 100,562 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner cv boot leaking

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

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

oil leak

Pass 2 Apr 2024 97,164 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all four discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower 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 inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2023 92,932 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2022 90,314 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively All four brake discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2021 90,122 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2019 89,136 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2019 87,331 miles

Nearside Front nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear silencer mount defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 8 Jan 2019 87,331 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))

Nearside Front nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear silencer mount defective (6.1.2 (a))

small hole in exhaust silencer

Pass 10 Jan 2018 82,101 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 76,686 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 68,231 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2014 60,141 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 49,354 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 41,547 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 33,718 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 27,366 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 21,114 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 15,588 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2008 10,322 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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EM55 BXM is a 2006 Mini Mini (R58) in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 EM55 BXM, 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 EM55 BXM registered?

EM55 BXM is a 2006 Mini Mini (R58), first registered on 1 March 2006.

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