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LM55 DTZ

2006 Mini One

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

135,837 mi
Last recorded135,837 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Mini One66,683 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM55 DTZ
MakeMini
ModelOne
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 135,837 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2026 135,837 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2024 135,659 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2024 135,618 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear arm area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

tpms light on

Pass 5 Oct 2023 125,116 miles

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

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

Offside parking brake performance low

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

Pass 30 Sep 2022 110,917 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2022 110,917 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached fixing bolt to hub not tight enough (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn obvious steering "kick" when brakes applied suddenly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside 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, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 95,953 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2020 86,958 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 83,909 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2018 81,676 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 74,651 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2016 69,950 miles

Coolant leak ()

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 15 Sep 2016 69,950 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2015 64,395 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 May 2014 55,256 miles
Fail 30 May 2014 55,255 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2013 49,677 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 43,378 miles

Oil leak

back box corroded but not leaking

Fail 18 Jun 2012 43,378 miles

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

Oil leak

back box corroded but not leaking

Pass 27 May 2011 37,883 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 31,725 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 25,952 miles

How Reliable is the Mini One?

Based on 528,090 MOT tests across 55,487 vehicles.

83.8%
Pass Rate
5,024
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
55,487
On UK Roads
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LM55 DTZ is a 2006 Mini One in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 2006 Mini One models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.6% with a typical mileage of 66,683 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The Mini One typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 20 years old, this Mini One is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LM55 DTZ registered?

LM55 DTZ is a 2006 Mini One, first registered on 19 January 2006.

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