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Black · Petrol · 2002 · 1,598 cc

LF52 BNUMOT history

LF52 BNU is a black petrol MINI first used on 17 Sept 2002. Its MOT is valid until 6 Feb 2027 and it has passed 20 of 31 MOT tests, with 78,898 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Feb 2026.

LF52 BNU black MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 6 Feb 2027
Mileage
78,898 mi
At MOT on 26 Jan 2024
MOT tests
31
20 passed · 11 failed
Per year
4,019 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LF52 BNU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
17 Sept 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LF52 BNU was last recorded at 78,898 miles on 26 Jan 2024, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jan 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 26 Jan 2022: 63,958 miles, lower than 67,667 miles on 3 Feb 2021.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
78,898 miles · 25 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
4,019 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 78,898 miles
  • 2023 – 72,458 miles
  • 2022 – 63,959 miles
  • 2021 – 67,667 miles
  • 2020 – 64,732 miles
  • 2016 – 50,170 miles
  • 2015 – 37,405 miles
  • 2014 – 33,549 miles
  • 2013 – 31,624 miles
  • 2012 – 30,274 miles
  • 2011 – 29,309 miles
  • 2010 – 27,331 miles
  • 2009 – 23,887 miles
  • 2008 – 18,608 miles
  • 2007 – 13,718 miles
  • 2006 – 9,573 miles

What the latest MOT found

PassPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryTyre light onRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Offside Front Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2026

  • Nearside Front bumper end trim missing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

31 tests since 26 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. PassMileage not read3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    981576336848
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryTyre light on

  2. FailMileage not read6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    184349249666
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryTyre light on

  3. PassMileage not read2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    840301000428
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryTyre light on

  4. Pass78,898 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    78,898 miles
    Test number
    611887513228
    • MinorNearside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front bumper end trim missing
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Fail78,898 miles (+6,440)4 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,898 miles
    Test number
    912161217837
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front bumper end trim missing
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryTyre light on

  6. Pass72,458 miles (+1)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    72,458 miles
    Test number
    837661900534
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also start to perish (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryTyre warn light on

  7. Fail72,457 miles (+8,498)11 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,457 miles
    Test number
    390909691570
    • MajorNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • 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 Front Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Inner Front passenger door catch missing (6.2.3 (c) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both out (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also start to perish (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryTyre warn light on

  8. Pass63,959 miles (+1)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    63,959 miles
    Test number
    245656876315
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail63,958 miles (-3,709)1 dangerous9 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,958 miles
    Test number
    568791111171
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, 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))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass67,667 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    67,667 miles
    Test number
    255639150974
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded back box

  11. Fail67,667 miles (+2,935)4 dangerous5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,667 miles
    Test number
    614804664625
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

  12. Pass64,732 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    64,732 miles
    Test number
    418251894204
    • AdvisoryBack box corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. PassMileage not read2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    873416419263
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  14. FailMileage not read2 major1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    968509862281
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • Repaired at testTyre pressure monitoring system inoperative (5.2.3 (h) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  15. PassMileage not read1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    330729152099
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. FailMileage not read3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    940599205973
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass50,170 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    50,170 miles
    Test number
    312603578287
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit On1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail50,170 miles (+12,765)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,170 miles
    Test number
    723947495486
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit On1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass37,405 miles (+3,856)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    37,405 miles
    Test number
    353516566022
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit om1.6mm limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  20. Pass33,549 miles (+1,925)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    33,549 miles
    Test number
    715079264281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass31,624 miles (+1,350)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    31,624 miles
    Test number
    209736463284
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  22. Fail30,274 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,274 miles
    Test number
    276993492247
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  23. Pass30,274 miles (+965)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    30,274 miles
    Test number
    816953592275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail29,309 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,309 miles
    Test number
    489551291208
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  25. Pass29,309 miles (+1,978)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    29,309 miles
    Test number
    825521591235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass27,331 miles (+3,444)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    27,331 miles
    Test number
    254853890262
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  27. Pass23,887 miles (+5,279)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    23,887 miles
    Test number
    901557389283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass18,608 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    18,608 miles
    Test number
    372600298474

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail18,608 miles (+4,890)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,608 miles
    Test number
    324929488229
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  30. Pass13,718 miles (+4,145)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    13,718 miles
    Test number
    410938477285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass9,573 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    9,573 miles
    Test number
    850889096207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LF52 BNU

Does LF52 BNU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LF52 BNU is valid until 6 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LF52 BNU?
The MOT on LF52 BNU is valid until 6 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LF52 BNU done?
LF52 BNU was recorded at 78,898 miles at its MOT on 26 Jan 2024, an average of 4,019 miles a year.
Has LF52 BNU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LF52 BNU has failed 11 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on LF52 BNU ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 26 Jan 2022. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LF52 BNU find?
LF52 BNU passed its latest MOT on 3 Feb 2026 with 3 advisories: rear exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; tyre light on.

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