2006 MINI 1.6L Petrol · LU51 BOW
2006 MINI (1.6L, petrol). First registered 30/11/2006. Recorded mileage 111,394 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MINI MINI
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Sidcup (South East London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20/08/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 111,394 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2006
- Engine
- 1598cc
LU51 BOW Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/08/2024
- 111,394 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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LU51 BOW Mileage History
- 30/10/200927,721 mi
- 26/11/201036,331 mi+8,610 mi
- 30/11/201145,212 mi+8,881 mi
- 26/11/201257,781 mi+12,569 mi
- 30/11/201364,416 mi+6,635 mi
- 01/12/201471,177 mi+6,761 mi
- 05/02/201678,297 mi+7,120 mi
- 09/02/201783,337 mi+5,040 mi
- 09/01/201886,202 mi+2,865 mi
- 09/01/201886,202 mi
- 21/12/201987,807 mi+1,605 mi
- 11/12/202091,864 mi+4,057 mi
- 24/12/202199,517 mi+7,653 mi
- 25/07/2023104,103 mi+4,586 mi
- 20/08/2024111,393 mi+7,290 mi
- 22/08/2024111,394 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 5,649 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.
LU51 BOW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Mini Mini (LU51 BOW) between October 2009 and August 2024.
The record contains 14 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 22 August 2024 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 (11 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 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: “Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))”.
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