2006 MINI 1.6L Petrol · BJ56 ETA
2006 MINI (1.6L, petrol). First registered 09 Oct 2006. Recorded mileage 80,736 miles. MOT valid until 06 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- MINI MINI
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 80,736 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
BJ56 ETA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/09/2026
- 80,736 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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BJ56 ETA Mileage History
- 06/08/202478,230 mi
- 06/08/202579,377 mi+1,147 mi
- 07/08/202579,377 mi
- 08/09/202680,734 mi+1,357 mi
- 08/09/202680,736 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 1,200 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
BJ56 ETA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Mini Mini (BJ56 ETA) between August 2024 and September 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 08 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (15 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))”; “Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”.
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