MINI MINI BN56WAU has 24 MOTs

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This 2006 MINI MINI has Passed 18 MOTs and Failed 6 times since 2009

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 78,819 miles 2 months ago on Wednesday 25th March 2026 at 14:06.

The current MOT will expire in 11 months on Wednesday 24th March 2027.

BN56WAU MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED24TH MARCH 202778,819 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Subframe Rusty
PASSED19TH MARCH 202518TH MARCH 202678,108 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened Both Rear Lower Arms Rusty (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Rear Sub-Frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Brake Hose Has Slight Corrosion To Ferrule All On Vehicle Rusty (1.1.12 (f) (i))
FAILED19TH MARCH 202578,108 MI
 
  1. DANGEROUS - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Leaking On A Hydraulic Braking System (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  4. MAJOR - Exhaust System Insecure O/s/r Clamp Broken (6.1.2 (a))
  5. ADVISORY - Rear Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened Both Rear Lower Arms Rusty (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Rear Sub-Frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  8. ADVISORY - Brake Hose Has Slight Corrosion To Ferrule All On Vehicle Rusty (1.1.12 (f) (i))
PASSED5TH MARCH 20249TH MARCH 202577,885 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  3. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Rear Sub-Frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
PASSED27TH FEBRUARY 20239TH MARCH 202476,474 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
FAILED24TH FEBRUARY 202376,429 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  3. DANGEROUS - Nearside Rear Tyre Has A Tear, Caused By Separation Or Partial Failure Of Its Structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
PASSED11TH FEBRUARY 20229TH MARCH 202372,640 MI
PASSED10TH MARCH 20219TH MARCH 202269,529 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  3. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Fluid Leak, But Not Excessive Oil Mist Around Power Steering Pump (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  8. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
FAILED2ND MARCH 202169,527 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Excessively Worn Wishbone Inner Rear Bush Worn And Split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Excessively Worn Wishbone Inner Rear Bush Worn And Split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  5. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Fluid Leak, But Not Excessive Oil Mist Around Power Steering Pump (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  8. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  9. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  10. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  11. MAJOR - Engine Mil Inoperative Or Indicates A Malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
PASSED3RD MARCH 20202ND MARCH 202166,305 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Road Wheel Slightly Distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Power Steering Pipe/hose Has Slight Seepage (2.1.5 (a))
PASSED12TH FEBRUARY 201918TH FEBRUARY 202062,225 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Has A Cut But Not Deep Enough To Reach The Ply Or Cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Outer Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  3. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PASSED19TH FEBRUARY 201818TH FEBRUARY 201957,641 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Child Seat Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Adult Belt
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Exhaust Section Outer Skin Corroded / Slight Blow
PASSED24TH OCTOBER 201623RD OCTOBER 201753,267 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Road Wheel With A Slightly Distorted Bead Rim (4.2.a.1a)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Road Wheel With A Slightly Distorted Bead Rim (4.2.a.1a)
PASSED20TH OCTOBER 201523RD OCTOBER 201648,772 MI
PASSED24TH OCTOBER 201423RD OCTOBER 201542,807 MI
PASSED19TH OCTOBER 201318TH OCTOBER 201438,250 MI
PASSED14TH DECEMBER 201213TH DECEMBER 201336,037 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Windscreen Has Damage To An Area Less Than A 10mm Circle Within Zone 'a' (8.3.1a)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
FAILED11TH DECEMBER 201236,037 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Rear Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (4.1.e.1)
  2. FAIL - Offside Rear Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (4.1.e.1)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  4. ADVISORY - Windscreen Has Damage To An Area Less Than A 10mm Circle Within Zone 'a' (8.3.1a)
PASSED2ND NOVEMBER 20111ST NOVEMBER 201228,771 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Inner Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Inner Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  3. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  4. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
FAILED1ST NOVEMBER 201128,747 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (8.2.2)
  2. FAIL - Offside Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (8.2.2)
  3. FAIL - Offside Front Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (4.1.e.1)
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Inner Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Inner Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  6. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  7. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
PASSED1ST NOVEMBER 201031ST OCTOBER 201121,063 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Inner Front Road Wheel With A Slightly Distorted Bead Rim (4.2.a.1a)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Road Wheel Slightly Damaged (4.2.a.1a)
FAILED1ST NOVEMBER 201021,059 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Outer Front Tyre Has A Bulge, Caused By Separation Or Partial Failure Of Its Structure (4.1.d.1b)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Inner Front Road Wheel With A Slightly Distorted Bead Rim (4.2.a.1a)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Road Wheel Slightly Damaged (4.2.a.1a)
PASSED30TH OCTOBER 200929TH OCTOBER 201014,682 MI
PASSED17TH JUNE 200916TH JUNE 201012,834 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Front Wiper Blades Poor
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

BN56WAU Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 75% | MOT Failure Rate: 25%

BN56WAU MOT Comments

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BN56WAU Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 78,819 miles | Average yearly mileage: 3,941 miles

BN56WAU FAQs

This Mini Mini with registration BN56WAU was manufactured on Wednesday 13th September 2006 so it is currently 20 years old. Its colour is Grey and it has a 1.6 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 78,819 miles, so this Mini has travelled an average of 3,941 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 24 MOTs on record for this Mini Mini beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2009. We can see 6 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means BN56WAU has a 75% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Mini Mini has had 68 Advisories, 0 PRS Notices, 0 Minor, 4 Major, 2 Dangerous and 6 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Mini Mini is currently SORN .

Does BN56WAU have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Saturday 9th May 2026 BN56WAU does have an active MOT. Read more

Is BN56WAU Taxed?

No, as of Saturday 9th May 2026 BN56WAU does not have Tax. The vehicle is declared as SORN (Statutory Off Road Notification). Read more

When does BN56WAU MOT expire?

The current MOT for BN56WAU will expire in 11 months on Wednesday 24th March 2027. Read more

When did BN56WAU have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for BN56WAU was on Wednesday 25th March 2026 at 14:06. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has BN56WAU Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 24 MOTs on record for BN56WAU we can see 18 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has BN56WAU Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 24 MOTs on record for BN56WAU we can see 6 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 75% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is BN56WAU?

BN56WAU is registered as a 2006 Mini Mini. Read more

How many miles has BN56WAU done?

The odometer reading for BN56WAU at the last MOT in March 2026 was 78,819 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 3,941 miles per year. Read more

How old is BN56WAU?

The vehicle BN56WAU was manufactured in 2006 so it is currently 20 years old. It was first registered on Wednesday 13th September 2006. Read more

What colour is BN56WAU?

The official colour of BN56WAU is recorded as Grey. Read more

What engine does BN56WAU have?

BN56WAU has a 1.6 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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