2006 MINI 1.6L Petrol · X3 LLM

The 2006 MINI presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 25 October 2025 at 80,476 miles passed with no defects recorded, following a clean pass on 21 March 2025 at 78,122 miles. The vehicle shows no recurring advisories or mechanical faults across the available five-year record. Recorded mileage sits at 80,476 miles against twenty years of age, an average of roughly 4,024 miles per year. The history shows light, consistent use: 69,311 miles in February 2023, 72,779 in February 2024, then 78,087 at the failed test of 22 February 2025, rising to 78,122 by 21 March 2025 and 80,476 by October 2025. A single failure on 22 February 2025 at 78,087 miles listed no defects, indicating an administrative or unrecorded-cause refusal rather than a mechanical fault. The clean subsequent pass confirms the car cleared without consumable or structural issues. Low annual mileage implies the MINI likely spent periods stationary. Standing time accelerates perishable component degradation not always visible in a pass result. A buyer should physically inspect suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake calipers for stiffness or corrosion from disuse. Check underside structural integrity and exhaust for rust. Verify the 22 February 2025 failure reason with DVSA, since no defect appears on the record. Confirm tyre sidewall condition, wiper function, and brake disc surface despite the clean passes. The sparse history shows no worsening pattern, but in-person checks remain prudent on a twenty-year-old low-mileage hatch.