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MINI Cooper S

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

LB52 XMWMOT history

LB52 XMW is a blue petrol MINI Cooper S first used on 5 Feb 2003. Its MOT expired on 29 Jul 2026 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 98,942 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jul 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 29 Jul 2026
Mileage
98,942 mi
At MOT on 30 Jul 2025
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,264 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB52 XMW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Model
Cooper S
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
5 Feb 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
30 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB52 XMW was last recorded at 98,942 miles on 30 Jul 2025, 282 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Mar 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
98,660 miles · 26 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
282 miles
Average per year
4,264 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 98,942 miles
  • 2024 – 98,660 miles
  • 2023 – 97,143 miles
  • 2021 – 94,046 miles
  • 2020 – 87,145 miles
  • 2019 – 81,567 miles
  • 2018 – 72,399 miles
  • 2017 – 68,980 miles
  • 2016 – 66,129 miles
  • 2015 – 62,750 miles
  • 2014 – 59,006 miles
  • 2013 – 52,596 miles
  • 2012 – 47,445 miles
  • 2011 – 41,094 miles
  • 2010 – 34,553 miles
  • 2009 – 24,296 miles
  • 2008 – 21,806 miles
  • 2007 – 19,440 miles
  • 2006 – 15,928 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass98,942 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryStonechip in windscreen

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2013

Full MOT history

24 tests since 9 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass98,942 miles (+282)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    98,942 miles
    Test number
    217315333686
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryStonechip in windscreen

  2. Pass98,660 miles (+1,517)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    98,660 miles
    Test number
    440514978972
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main - flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main - flexi (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass97,143 miles (+3,097)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    97,143 miles
    Test number
    962481724151
    • AdvisoryNearside Front small chip in screen

  4. Pass94,046 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    94,046 miles
    Test number
    118463120664
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail94,043 miles (+6,898)1 dangerous4 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,043 miles
    Test number
    113020397943
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass87,145 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    87,145 miles
    Test number
    509263742860
    • MinorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail87,145 miles (+5,578)1 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,145 miles
    Test number
    726332715677
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass81,567 miles (+9,168)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    81,567 miles
    Test number
    833489739521
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass72,399 miles (+3,419)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    72,399 miles
    Test number
    245529615704

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass68,980 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    68,980 miles
    Test number
    470949357783
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  11. Fail68,980 miles (+2,851)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,980 miles
    Test number
    564191758859
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  12. Pass66,129 miles (+3,379)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    66,129 miles
    Test number
    872873998221
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre deteriorated on inner edge.

  13. Pass62,750 miles (+3,744)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    62,750 miles
    Test number
    957971432207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass59,006 miles (+6,410)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    59,006 miles
    Test number
    116614524259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass52,596 miles (+5,151)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    52,596 miles
    Test number
    258473313242
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass47,445 miles (+6,351)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    47,445 miles
    Test number
    589715112214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass41,094 miles (+6,541)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    41,094 miles
    Test number
    647463111250
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Pass34,553 miles (+4,459)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    34,553 miles
    Test number
    500616510279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass30,094 miles (+5,798)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    30,094 miles
    Test number
    620079920010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass24,296 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    24,296 miles
    Test number
    172113239034
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  21. Fail24,296 miles (+2,490)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,296 miles
    Test number
    193453239490
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  22. Pass21,806 miles (+2,366)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    21,806 miles
    Test number
    114339238046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass19,440 miles (+3,512)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    19,440 miles
    Test number
    430129837043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass15,928 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    15,928 miles
    Test number
    123450046094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB52 XMW

Does LB52 XMW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB52 XMW expired on 29 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB52 XMW?
The MOT on LB52 XMW expired on 29 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB52 XMW done?
LB52 XMW was recorded at 98,942 miles at its MOT on 30 Jul 2025, an average of 4,264 miles a year.
Has LB52 XMW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB52 XMW has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Aug 2021.
Has the mileage on LB52 XMW ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LB52 XMW find?
LB52 XMW passed its latest MOT on 30 Jul 2025 with 3 advisories: offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; stonechip in windscreen.

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