2006 MINI 1.6L Petrol · LS56 BCV
2006 MINI (1.6L, petrol). First registered 21 Nov 2006. Recorded mileage 120,778 miles. MOT expired on 24 Jul 2026. Taxed until 01 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- MINI MINI
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 24 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 May 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 120,778 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LS56 BCV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 18/07/2026
- 120,778 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 19 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LS56 BCV 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 (LS56 BCV) between March 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 18 July 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (10 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). 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: “Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))”; “Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))”; “Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”.
LS56 BCV Mileage History
- 07/03/2023108,748 mi
- 26/07/2024113,072 mi+4,324 mi
- 05/07/2025114,197 mi+1,125 mi
- 21/07/2025114,234 mi+37 mi
- 18/07/2026120,778 mi+6,544 mi
Average of roughly 3,576 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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