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EO06 BZG

2006 Mini Cooper

Purple Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

75,236 mi
Last recorded75,236 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Mini Cooper63,003 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO06 BZG
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2006
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 75,236 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened underbody general corrosion also (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2026 75,236 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both Front lens deteriorated (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer deteriorated/corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened underbody general corrosion also (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2025 74,771 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

back box corroded

genaral corrosion underneath

Fail 21 Mar 2025 74,769 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

back box corroded

genaral corrosion underneath

Pass 21 Mar 2024 74,379 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear pipes into rear flexible hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2022 74,377 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe into rear flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 15 Mar 2022 74,368 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both lamps (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp lens seriously defective both lamps (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded into flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded into flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blades split/worn (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe into rear flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2019 74,285 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perished. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear silencer outer case deteriorating.

Fail 2 Oct 2019 74,284 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Front Steering arm deformed to the extent that steering is affected steering rack tie rod (2.1.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perished. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear silencer outer case deteriorating.

Tpms light on.

Pass 14 Jun 2018 68,811 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both--both ouer edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear tyre tread poor condition

engine oil very lo-

Fail 7 Jun 2018 68,811 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front rearbushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both--both ouer edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear tyre tread poor condition

co/missions not tested

engine oil very lo-

Pass 22 May 2017 62,553 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 55,744 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 55,744 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 52,430 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 47,636 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 26 Mar 2013 43,599 miles

rear silencer outer skin very rusty

Pass 21 Mar 2012 39,622 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 35,462 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 35,461 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2010 31,263 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 26,899 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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EO06 BZG is a 2006 Mini Cooper in Purple with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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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EO06 BZG is a 2006 Mini Cooper, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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