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Red · Petrol · 2002 · 1,598 cc

LM52 AWWMOT history

LM52 AWW is a red petrol MINI first used on 23 Dec 2002. Its MOT expired on 25 Jan 2025 and it has passed 20 of 33 MOT tests, with 98,803 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Jan 2024.

LM52 AWW red MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 25 Jan 2025
Mileage
98,803 mi
At MOT on 18 Jan 2024
MOT tests
33
20 passed · 13 failed
Per year
3,977 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM52 AWW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
23 Dec 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Jan 2025
Latest MOT test
18 Jan 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM52 AWW was last recorded at 98,803 miles on 18 Jan 2024, 7,908 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Jan 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 31 Jan 2006: 20,793 miles, lower than 27,085 miles on 5 Jan 2006.
  • 15 Oct 2020: 65,774 miles, lower than 72,337 miles on 18 Oct 2019.

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
90,895 miles · 5 Jan 2023
Between the last two tests
7,908 miles
Average per year
3,977 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 98,803 miles
  • 2023 – 90,895 miles
  • 2022 – 82,313 miles
  • 2021 – 82,305 miles
  • 2020 – 74,997 miles
  • 2019 – 72,337 miles
  • 2018 – 70,084 miles
  • 2017 – 68,007 miles
  • 2016 – 65,333 miles
  • 2015 – 61,421 miles
  • 2014 – 57,826 miles
  • 2013 – 54,178 miles
  • 2012 – 48,167 miles
  • 2011 – 45,507 miles
  • 2010 – 41,493 miles
  • 2009 – 38,420 miles
  • 2008 – 35,394 miles
  • 2007 – 31,371 miles
  • 2006 – 20,793 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass98,803 miles

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.

  • Metal brake pipes corroding

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2013

Full MOT history

33 tests since 5 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass98,803 miles (+7,908)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    98,803 miles
    Test number
    839241740996

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass90,895 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    90,895 miles
    Test number
    677146617470
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened top mount bush split (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail90,893 miles (+8,580)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,893 miles
    Test number
    804950731331
    • 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 Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened top mount bush split (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass82,313 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    82,313 miles
    Test number
    178806018621

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail82,313 miles (+8)6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,313 miles
    Test number
    371543414125
    • MajorNearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  6. Fail82,305 miles (+7,308)6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,305 miles
    Test number
    212270176992
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • 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 too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  7. Pass74,997 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    74,997 miles
    Test number
    566280819135
    • AdvisoryDamage to O/S/F bumper
    • AdvisoryFuel cap sill splitting
    • AdvisoryMetal brake pipes corroding
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroding/blowing slightly

  8. Fail74,997 miles2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,997 miles
    Test number
    293984819887
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryDamage to O/S/F bumper
    • AdvisoryFuel cap sill splitting
    • AdvisoryMetal brake pipes corroding
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroding/blowing slightly

  9. Pass65,774 miles (-6,563)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    65,774 miles
    Test number
    680971962859
    • AdvisoryChip to screen
    • AdvisoryFuel flap damaged
    • AdvisoryN/s/r tyre worn out of shape slightly

  10. Pass72,337 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    72,337 miles
    Test number
    497604082286
    • AdvisoryDamage to front number
    • AdvisoryFuel cap rubber seal perishing and splitting
    • AdvisoryMetal brake pipes corroding
    • AdvisoryN/s/f side light case damaged slightly
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroding and blowing slighty

  11. Fail72,337 miles (+2,253)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,337 miles
    Test number
    229577750356
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryDamage to front number
    • AdvisoryFuel cap rubber seal perishing and splitting
    • AdvisoryMetal brake pipes corroding
    • AdvisoryN/s/f side light case damaged slightly
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroding and blowing slighty

  12. Pass70,084 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    70,084 miles
    Test number
    975556770339
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres wearing out of shape
    • AdvisoryDamage to front bumper
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs worn/liped
    • AdvisoryFuel cap rubber perished
    • AdvisoryHandbrake travel
    • AdvisoryMetal brake pipes corroding
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads wearing low
    • AdvisoryO/s/f side lamp cover damaged

  13. Fail70,084 miles (+2,077)1 repaired8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,084 miles
    Test number
    249335620112
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres wearing out of shape
    • AdvisoryDamage to front bumper
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs worn/liped
    • AdvisoryFuel cap rubber perished
    • AdvisoryHandbrake travel
    • AdvisoryMetal brake pipes corroding
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads wearing low
    • AdvisoryO/s/f side lamp cover damaged

  14. Pass68,007 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    68,007 miles
    Test number
    914142421534

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail67,991 miles (+2,658)1 failure1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,991 miles
    Test number
    964408286070
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  16. Pass65,333 miles (+3,912)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    65,333 miles
    Test number
    269114496482
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear worn on inner edge

  17. Pass61,421 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    61,421 miles
    Test number
    218318795406
    • NoteAdvise nearside and offside rear tyres weaing inner edges
    • NoteAdvise rear exhaust box poor condition

  18. Fail61,421 miles (+3,595)1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,421 miles
    Test number
    807988595160
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteAdvise nearside and offside rear tyres weaing inner edges
    • NoteAdvise rear exhaust box poor condition

  19. Pass57,826 miles (+3,648)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    57,826 miles
    Test number
    659153754148
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteNearside and offside front lower arms rear bushes have sight play
    • NoteNearside and offside rear tyre are perishing around tread and wearing inner tread

  20. Pass54,178 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2014
    Odometer
    54,178 miles
    Test number
    578864233147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail54,178 miles (+6,011)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,178 miles
    Test number
    445603733182
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass48,167 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2013
    Odometer
    48,167 miles
    Test number
    277830612444
    • NoteBoth front tyres starting to wear low on tread and outer edges
    • NoteRear exhaust box outer skin corroded

  23. Fail48,167 miles (+2,660)3 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,167 miles
    Test number
    456990112195
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteBoth front tyres starting to wear low on tread and outer edges
    • NoteRear exhaust box outer skin corroded

  24. Fail45,507 miles1 repaired3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,507 miles
    Test number
    437363931180
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteThe front tyres are wearing on the edges.
    • NoteWashers and wipers.

  25. Pass45,507 miles (+4,014)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2012
    Odometer
    45,507 miles
    Test number
    509363131142
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteThe front tyres are wearing on the edges.
    • NoteWashers and wipers.

  26. Pass41,493 miles (+3,073)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    41,493 miles
    Test number
    791026280065
    • NoteFront brake pads starting to wear low

  27. Pass38,420 miles (+3,026)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    38,420 miles
    Test number
    481194489044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass35,394 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    35,394 miles
    Test number
    520596088072
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  29. Fail35,394 miles (+4,023)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,394 miles
    Test number
    574116688013
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  30. Pass31,371 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    31,371 miles
    Test number
    580617027088
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  31. Fail31,371 miles (+10,578)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,371 miles
    Test number
    963627727030
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  32. Pass20,793 miles (-6,292)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    20,793 miles
    Test number
    922451836006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  33. Pass27,085 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    27,085 miles
    Test number
    304605806017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM52 AWW

Does LM52 AWW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM52 AWW expired on 25 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM52 AWW?
The MOT on LM52 AWW expired on 25 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM52 AWW done?
LM52 AWW was recorded at 98,803 miles at its MOT on 18 Jan 2024, an average of 3,977 miles a year.
Has LM52 AWW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM52 AWW has failed 13 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on LM52 AWW ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 31 Jan 2006. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LM52 AWW find?
LM52 AWW passed its latest MOT on 18 Jan 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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