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Red · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

LL52 BSUMOT history

LL52 BSU is a red petrol MINI first used on 29 Jan 2003. Its MOT is valid until 11 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 44,589 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Jan 2026.

LL52 BSU red MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 11 Jan 2027
Mileage
44,589 mi
At MOT on 2 Jan 2026
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
1,665 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL52 BSU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
29 Jan 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL52 BSU was last recorded at 44,589 miles on 2 Jan 2026, 1,345 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
43,244 miles · 8 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
1,345 miles
Average per year
1,665 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 44,589 miles
  • 2025 – 43,244 miles
  • 2024 – 41,471 miles
  • 2023 – 39,530 miles
  • 2022 – 38,156 miles
  • 2021 – 37,006 miles
  • 2020 – 36,505 miles
  • 2018 – 34,997 miles
  • 2016 – 31,954 miles
  • 2015 – 28,502 miles
  • 2014 – 26,826 miles
  • 2013 – 25,330 miles
  • 2012 – 24,083 miles
  • 2011 – 22,784 miles
  • 2009 – 19,184 miles
  • 2008 – 16,626 miles
  • 2007 – 14,536 miles
  • 2006 – 11,344 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass44,589 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2011

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Tpms lamp illuminated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

29 tests since 16 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass44,589 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    44,589 miles
    Test number
    436101216639

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail44,589 miles (+1,345)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,589 miles
    Test number
    680271714769
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  3. Pass43,244 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    43,244 miles
    Test number
    793907729984

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail43,244 miles (+1,773)2 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,244 miles
    Test number
    352669167249
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTpms lamp illuminated

  5. Pass41,471 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    41,471 miles
    Test number
    120400309814

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail41,471 miles (+1,941)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,471 miles
    Test number
    888755407637
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTpms lamp illuminated

  7. Pass39,530 miles (+1,374)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    39,530 miles
    Test number
    442955255333
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak Radiator
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slighlty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass38,156 miles (+1,150)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    38,156 miles
    Test number
    699041830288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass37,006 miles (+501)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    37,006 miles
    Test number
    454838217024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass36,505 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    36,505 miles
    Test number
    552876205901

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail36,505 miles (+1,508)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,505 miles
    Test number
    531106454740
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  12. Pass34,997 miles (+1,555)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    34,997 miles
    Test number
    541146021826

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass33,442 miles (+1,488)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    33,442 miles
    Test number
    372559700190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass31,954 miles (+1,878)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    31,954 miles
    Test number
    245203187783
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  15. Pass30,076 miles (+1,574)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    30,076 miles
    Test number
    506808840243
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  16. Pass28,502 miles (+1,676)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    28,502 miles
    Test number
    605208005004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass26,826 miles (+1,496)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    26,826 miles
    Test number
    159646304080
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

  18. Pass25,330 miles (+1,247)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    25,330 miles
    Test number
    978418103030
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  19. Pass24,083 miles (+1)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    24,083 miles
    Test number
    587776502083
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • NoteAll brake discs corroded

  20. Fail24,082 miles (+1,298)3 failures2 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,082 miles
    Test number
    726915802097
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • NoteAll brake discs corroded

  21. Pass22,784 miles3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    22,784 miles
    Test number
    336856501067
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteFront discs corrosion
    • NoteRear discs corrosion
    • NoteRear no.plate discolouring

  22. Fail22,784 miles (+3,600)2 failures3 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,784 miles
    Test number
    977845001047
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteFront discs corrosion
    • NoteRear discs corrosion
    • NoteRear no.plate discolouring
    • NoteRear screen wash inoperative

  23. Pass19,184 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    19,184 miles
    Test number
    751213089053
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  24. Fail19,184 miles (+2,558)3 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,184 miles
    Test number
    804343989073
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  25. Pass16,626 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    16,626 miles
    Test number
    150255128023
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteRear no.plate starting to discolour

  26. Fail16,626 miles (+2,090)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,626 miles
    Test number
    700745828018
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteRear no.plate starting to discolour

  27. Pass14,536 miles (+33)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    14,536 miles
    Test number
    440429027080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail14,503 miles (+3,159)2 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,503 miles
    Test number
    500812627014
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteEngine management light on

  29. Pass11,344 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    11,344 miles
    Test number
    284796016061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL52 BSU

Does LL52 BSU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL52 BSU is valid until 11 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL52 BSU?
The MOT on LL52 BSU is valid until 11 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL52 BSU done?
LL52 BSU was recorded at 44,589 miles at its MOT on 2 Jan 2026, an average of 1,665 miles a year.
Has LL52 BSU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL52 BSU has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LL52 BSU 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 LL52 BSU find?
LL52 BSU passed its latest MOT on 2 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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