2006 MINI 1.6L Petrol · LA55 BDU
2006 MINI (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Feb 2006. Recorded mileage 91,632 miles. MOT expired on 13 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- MINI MINI
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Oct 2025)
- Recorded Mileage
- 91,632 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
LA55 BDU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/08/2025
- 91,632 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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LA55 BDU Mileage History
- 08/06/202386,766 mi
- 09/06/202386,769 mi+3 mi
- 07/06/202487,302 mi+533 mi
- 11/07/202487,358 mi+56 mi
- 15/08/202591,632 mi+4,274 mi
Average of roughly 2,225 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
LA55 BDU 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 (LA55 BDU) between June 2023 and August 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 August 2025 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: Lighting (12 issues), Tyres (11 issues), Brakes (9 issues), Suspension (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 32 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: “Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))”; “Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))”; “Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))”.
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