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GX56 BEO

2006 Mini Cooper S

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

95,044 mi
Last recorded95,044 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Mini Cooper S60,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX56 BEO
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 95,044 miles

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

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

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

fuel cap seal perished

Fail 16 Sep 2025 95,044 miles

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

fuel cap seal perished

Pass 16 Apr 2024 89,441 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2023 89,439 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 87,856 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 85,983 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2020 85,061 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 84,091 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 82,695 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 80,753 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 13 Sep 2017 80,753 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 78,837 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 30 Aug 2016 78,837 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Sep 2015 76,411 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 71,834 miles

Fuel tank cap sealing ring slightly deteriorated.

Oil leak

Pass 20 Aug 2013 67,901 miles

Nearside Macpherson strut modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Offside Macpherson strut modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 60,930 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 52,020 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2010 42,854 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2009 33,111 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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GX56 BEO is a 2006 Mini Cooper S in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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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GX56 BEO is a 2006 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 30 September 2006.

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