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DW55 DOW

2006 Mini Mini Cooper S Auto

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

27,126 mi
Last recorded27,126 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Mini Mini Cooper S Auto44,745 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDW55 DOW
MakeMini
ModelMini Cooper S Auto
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 27,126 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2024 22,919 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 18,881 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 11,015 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2021 9,643 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2020 9,451 miles

Front front washer have poor performance

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre slightly cracking/perishing in sidewall/tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre 2.5-5 mm worn bold on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective wiper rubber split (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre slightly cracking/perishing in sidewall/tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre 2.1- 5 mm worn bold on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 9,421 miles

Front windscreen washers weak

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2018 9,232 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre also worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre also worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 8,692 miles

n/s rear tyre worn on inner edge and perished

o/s rear tyre worn on inner edge and perished

Pass 21 Jun 2016 7,925 miles

Both rear tyres perished, cracking down tread.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing on inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 7,611 miles

CRacks around tread of both rear tyres

Fail 29 Jun 2015 7,611 miles

CRacks around tread of both rear tyres

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 7,241 miles

Cracks around tread of N/S rear tyre

Pass 2 Jul 2013 6,837 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2013 6,837 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 6,368 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 5,888 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 5,063 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jul 2009 3,994 miles

Rear number plate discoloured

How Reliable is the Mini Mini Cooper S Auto?

Based on 1,673 MOT tests across 114 vehicles.

75.5%
Pass Rate
3,283
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
114
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 42
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 20
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 19
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 15
Registration plate lamp not working 15
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DW55 DOW is a 2006 Mini Mini Cooper S Auto in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

Across all 2006 Mini Mini Cooper S Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.4% with a typical mileage of 44,745 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mini Mini Cooper S Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 42 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DW55 DOW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Mini Cooper S Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 20 years old, this Mini Mini Cooper S Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DW55 DOW is a 2006 Mini Mini Cooper S Auto, first registered on 12 July 2006.

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