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Red · Petrol · 2002 · 1,598 cc

LF52 BNJMOT history

LF52 BNJ is a red petrol MINI first used on 12 Sept 2002. Its MOT expired on 21 Oct 2025 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 142,200 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Oct 2024.

LF52 BNJ red MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 21 Oct 2025
Mileage
142,200 mi
At MOT on 22 Oct 2024
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,416 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LF52 BNJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
12 Sept 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
22 Oct 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LF52 BNJ was last recorded at 142,200 miles on 22 Oct 2024, 2,955 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jul 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
139,245 miles · 7 Jul 2022
Between the last two tests
2,955 miles
Average per year
6,416 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 142,200 miles
  • 2022 – 139,245 miles
  • 2021 – 132,384 miles
  • 2019 – 127,473 miles
  • 2018 – 120,542 miles
  • 2017 – 116,037 miles
  • 2016 – 113,163 miles
  • 2015 – 107,348 miles
  • 2014 – 99,653 miles
  • 2013 – 91,349 miles
  • 2012 – 83,596 miles
  • 2011 – 74,342 miles
  • 2010 – 64,576 miles
  • 2009 – 54,618 miles
  • 2008 – 44,982 miles
  • 2006 – 25,894 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass142,200 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

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.

  • Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2010

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rears

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Front to rear brake pipes rusty in places

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Offside and Nearside (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

24 tests since 6 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass142,200 miles (+2,955)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    142,200 miles
    Test number
    938346939169
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  2. Pass139,245 miles (+6,861)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    139,245 miles
    Test number
    698887228750
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass132,384 miles (+4,911)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    132,384 miles
    Test number
    490380619943
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass127,473 miles (+6,931)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    127,473 miles
    Test number
    452875634682
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass120,542 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    120,542 miles
    Test number
    774036720477
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront to rear brake pipes rusty in places

  6. Fail120,541 miles (+4,504)5 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,541 miles
    Test number
    885113054328
    • MajorFront Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront to rear brake pipes rusty in places

  7. Pass116,037 miles (+23)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2018
    Odometer
    116,037 miles
    Test number
    557007352640
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Offside and Nearside (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  8. Fail116,014 miles (+2,851)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,014 miles
    Test number
    459148536540
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Offside and Nearside (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  9. Pass113,163 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2017
    Odometer
    113,163 miles
    Test number
    671938283562

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail113,162 miles (+5,814)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,162 miles
    Test number
    160124064668
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryAll brake pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryAll coil springs corroded
    • AdvisoryAll underside components corroded
    • AdvisoryN/s/r brake disc shows signs of getting hot

  11. Pass107,348 miles (+8)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    107,348 miles
    Test number
    580060639904
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Fail107,340 miles (+7,687)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,340 miles
    Test number
    231701664549
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass99,653 miles (+8,304)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    99,653 miles
    Test number
    565077114246
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  14. Pass91,349 miles (+23)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    91,349 miles
    Test number
    857977713279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail91,326 miles (+7,730)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,326 miles
    Test number
    429992013276
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass83,596 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    83,596 miles
    Test number
    675664842248
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteFront tyres worn on edges

  17. Fail83,588 miles (+9,246)5 failures1 repaired3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,588 miles
    Test number
    788944842217
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteFront tyres worn on edges

  18. Pass74,342 miles (+9,766)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    74,342 miles
    Test number
    358262841450
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteNear side rear handbrake working but low reading.

  19. Pass64,576 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    64,576 miles
    Test number
    104765940299
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteNearside rear handbrake linkage is slightly siezed

  20. Fail64,573 miles (+9,955)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,573 miles
    Test number
    284905140245
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  21. Pass54,618 miles (+7)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    54,618 miles
    Test number
    632280449291
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteRear number plate slightly tarnished

  22. Fail54,611 miles (+9,629)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,611 miles
    Test number
    991559339203
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteRear number plate slightly tarnished

  23. Pass44,982 miles (+19,088)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    44,982 miles
    Test number
    420975548202
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteWiper blades perishing

  24. Pass25,894 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    25,894 miles
    Test number
    842219246228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LF52 BNJ

Does LF52 BNJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LF52 BNJ expired on 21 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LF52 BNJ?
The MOT on LF52 BNJ expired on 21 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LF52 BNJ done?
LF52 BNJ was recorded at 142,200 miles at its MOT on 22 Oct 2024, an average of 6,416 miles a year.
Has LF52 BNJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LF52 BNJ has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Jul 2018.
Has the mileage on LF52 BNJ 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 LF52 BNJ find?
LF52 BNJ passed its latest MOT on 22 Oct 2024 with 2 advisories: nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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