£10,005 • £9,000 - £11,000
2006 Mini John Cooper Works GP Rare limited edition of BMW's hot hatch
United Kingdom • 6 Dec 2025
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 2006 Mini John Cooper Works GP is a rare, limited-edition hot hatch with 85,000 miles. It features tasteful JCW modifications and some cosmetic imperfections, making it a driver-focused car that can be enjoyed as is or improved with some cosmetic work.
Condition
6
The car has some lacquer peel on the front bumper, a few stone chips, and a small dink in the roof panel. The cabin is very tidy with only some gentle patina on the driver’s seat. Overall, it shows moderate wear but is still in good condition for its age and intended use.
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Manual
Transmission:
WMWRE92000TF76325
Chassis No:
Odometer:
85,000 miles
GP06LAP
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
RHD
The R53 MINI Cooper S JCW GP - commonly called the GP1 - was released in 2006 as a limited-production, high-performance farewell to the first generation of modern MINIs.
Based on the supercharged R53 Cooper S, it was hand-finished by Bertone in Italy and limited to 2,000 units worldwide, making it the rarest factory-produced MINI of its era.
MINI removed the rear seats, added unique aero components, lightweight 18-inch wheels, a rear strut brace, and a distinctive roof spoiler to reduce weight and improve handling.
The Eaton-supercharged 1.6-litre engine was tuned to produce 215 hp, making it the most powerful MINI ever at the time.
With its numbered production plaque, special ‘Thunder Blue’ paint, and track-focused setup, the R53 GP established the template for future GP models and remains a cult favourite among MINI enthusiasts.
We are delighted to offer this 2006 Mini Cooper S GP in Thunder Blue with black leather interior.
First registered in August 2006, this is #1109 of the...
Points of note
£10,005
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£23,098
Median Price (Since 2020)
£46,896
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Valid
Expires on Nov 03 2026
Latest MOT Mileage
84,541 miles
Registration Date
2006-08-18
MOT History
Passed
On Nov 04 2025 with 84,541 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Passed
On Oct 25 2024 with 84,203 miles
There were 6 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Fuel cap seal deteriorated.
- Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
- Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Failed
On Oct 24 2024 with 84,201 miles
There were 8 defects noted.
Major:
- Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Advisory:
- Fuel cap seal deteriorated.
- Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
- Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Passed
On Oct 19 2023 with 81,582 miles
There were 8 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Fuel cap seal deteriorated.
- Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
- Oil leak.
- Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Passed
On Oct 26 2022 with 77,877 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
- Slight play in rear suspension arms when in lifted position
Passed
On Oct 26 2021 with 73,468 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Failed
On Oct 08 2021 with 73,377 miles
There were 7 defects noted.
Major:
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Advisory:
- Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
- Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting modified but not seriously weakened Locking nuts ineffective. (5.3.3 (c) (i))
Passed
On Oct 09 2020 with 70,605 miles
Failed
On Oct 09 2020 with 70,605 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Passed
On Nov 25 2019 with 68,012 miles
There were 9 defects noted.
Minor:
- Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Missing. (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Advisory:
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test
- Rear seats and belts have been removed.
- Fuel cap sealing ring cracking
- Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
- Front Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides. (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer. (6.1.2 (a))
- Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both cracking in tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
Passed
On Dec 05 2018 with 65,799 miles
Passed
On Dec 31 2016 with 64,884 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Advisory:
- fuel cap seal perished
- eml displayed
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Oil leak
Passed
On Dec 19 2015 with 62,562 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Advisory:
- age cracking to fuel cap seal
- corrosion to both front shocks
- oil leaks
- eml displayed
Passed
On Oct 28 2014 with 57,734 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
User Entered:
- eml on
- age cracking to fuel cap seal
- sills covered
- Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- exhaust corroded
Failed
On Oct 25 2014 with 57,722 miles
There were 8 defects noted.
Fail:
- Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
User Entered:
- eml on
- age cracking to fuel cap seal
- sills covered
- Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- exhaust corroded
- heavy advanced age cracking to nsr tyre
Passed
On Oct 26 2013 with 54,071 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
User Entered:
- dampness around steering rack
- eml displayed on dash
Passed
On Nov 15 2012 with 44,711 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
User Entered:
- BRAKE PAD WARNING LIGHT ON
Passed
On Nov 09 2011 with 30,862 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
User Entered:
- under body covered in trims
Passed
On Jan 25 2011 with 25,175 miles
Passed
On Oct 26 2010 with 25,064 miles
Passed
On Oct 05 2010 with 25,049 miles
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