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Red · Petrol · 2002 · 1,598 cc

LM52 CMUMOT history

LM52 CMU is a red petrol MINI first used on 20 Dec 2002. Its MOT expired on 5 Dec 2025 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 139,929 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Oct 2025.

LM52 CMU red MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 5 Dec 2025
Mileage
139,929 mi
At MOT on 24 Oct 2025
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,973 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM52 CMU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
20 Dec 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Dec 2025
Latest MOT test
24 Oct 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

LM52 CMU was last recorded at 139,929 miles on 24 Oct 2025, 5,969 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
133,960 miles · 30 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
5,969 miles
Average per year
5,973 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 139,929 miles
  • 2024 – 133,960 miles
  • 2023 – 131,070 miles
  • 2022 – 129,769 miles
  • 2021 – 125,266 miles
  • 2020 – 119,672 miles
  • 2019 – 112,625 miles
  • 2018 – 103,485 miles
  • 2017 – 96,074 miles
  • 2016 – 87,306 miles
  • 2015 – 81,281 miles
  • 2014 – 75,006 miles
  • 2013 – 70,456 miles
  • 2011 – 50,777 miles
  • 2010 – 34,449 miles
  • 2009 – 32,521 miles
  • 2007 – 30,003 miles
  • 2006 – 27,412 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail139,929 miles
  • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • DangerousOffside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a))
  • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  • MajorNearside Front Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
  • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

What MOT failures 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.

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2011

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear silencer in poor condition

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2018

Full MOT history

25 tests since 23 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail139,929 miles (+5,969)2 dangerous9 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,929 miles
    Test number
    855661453285
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass133,960 miles (+2,890)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    133,960 miles
    Test number
    418334839849
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass131,070 miles (+1,301)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    131,070 miles
    Test number
    688686758222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass129,769 miles (+4,503)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    129,769 miles
    Test number
    580850633781
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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))

  5. Pass125,266 miles (+5,594)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    125,266 miles
    Test number
    485117125802
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass119,672 miles (+1)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    119,672 miles
    Test number
    894913888419
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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))

  7. Fail119,671 miles (+7,046)5 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,671 miles
    Test number
    981610247301
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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))

  8. Pass112,625 miles (+9,140)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    112,625 miles
    Test number
    178630658682
    • AdvisoryHand brake only just made requiments

  9. Pass103,485 miles (+7,411)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    103,485 miles
    Test number
    431521220790
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear silencer in poor condition

  10. Pass96,074 miles (+8,768)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    96,074 miles
    Test number
    528083429333
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  11. Pass87,306 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    87,306 miles
    Test number
    127990031554
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryAll 4 tyres are worn slightly more to edges
    • AdvisoryRear silencer in poor condition

  12. Fail87,306 miles (+6,025)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,306 miles
    Test number
    816571307622
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryAll 4 tyres are worn slightly more to edges
    • AdvisoryRear silencer in poor condition

  13. Pass81,281 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    81,281 miles
    Test number
    135887094757
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen cracked but not obstructing drivers view of the road
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

  14. Fail81,281 miles (+6,275)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,281 miles
    Test number
    325777169735
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen cracked but not obstructing drivers view of the road
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass75,006 miles (+4,550)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    75,006 miles
    Test number
    118573744358

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass70,456 miles (+10,402)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    70,456 miles
    Test number
    365144143384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass60,054 miles (+9,277)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    60,054 miles
    Test number
    518903403058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass50,777 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    50,777 miles
    Test number
    466549141419
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteFuel cap seal perished

  19. Fail50,777 miles (+9,321)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,777 miles
    Test number
    137309441334
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteFuel cap seal perished

  20. Pass41,456 miles (+7,007)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    41,456 miles
    Test number
    437976701020
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  21. Pass34,449 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    34,449 miles
    Test number
    443976200049
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  22. Fail34,449 miles (+1,928)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,449 miles
    Test number
    782496800086
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  23. Pass32,521 miles (+2,518)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    32,521 miles
    Test number
    190308509489
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  24. Pass30,003 miles (+2,591)
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    30,003 miles
    Test number
    634251767384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass27,412 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    27,412 miles
    Test number
    144257256347

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM52 CMU

Does LM52 CMU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM52 CMU expired on 5 Dec 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM52 CMU?
The MOT on LM52 CMU expired on 5 Dec 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM52 CMU done?
LM52 CMU was recorded at 139,929 miles at its MOT on 24 Oct 2025, an average of 5,973 miles a year.
Has LM52 CMU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM52 CMU has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LM52 CMU 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 LM52 CMU find?
LM52 CMU failed its latest MOT on 24 Oct 2025 with 2 dangerous defects, 9 major defects and 3 advisories: nearside front tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm; offside front brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture; nearside front headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect, and 11 more.

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