MINI
Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc
LM52 HWBMOT history
LM52 HWB is a silver petrol MINI first used on 10 Jan 2003. Its MOT is valid until 3 Oct 2027 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 108,552 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 3 Oct 2027
- Mileage
- 108,552 mi
- At MOT on 30 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 28
- 20 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 3,543 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LM52 HWB
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- MINI
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 10 Jan 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 3 Oct 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 30 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LM52 HWB was last recorded at 108,552 miles on 30 Sept 2026, 4,106 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Oct 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 104,446 miles · 3 Oct 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 4,106 miles
- Average per year
- 3,543 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 108,552 miles
- 2025 – 104,446 miles
- 2024 – 100,130 miles
- 2023 – 96,563 miles
- 2022 – 96,558 miles
- 2021 – 96,543 miles
- 2019 – 95,276 miles
- 2018 – 91,256 miles
- 2017 – 87,710 miles
- 2016 – 84,383 miles
- 2015 – 83,031 miles
- 2014 – 81,092 miles
- 2013 – 75,819 miles
- 2012 – 69,612 miles
- 2011 – 58,384 miles
- 2009 – 50,567 miles
- 2008 – 45,619 miles
- 2007 – 38,693 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass108,552 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
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 Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2015
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective
Minor2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Full MOT history
28 tests since 12 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass108,552 miles3 minor10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2027
- Odometer
- 108,552 miles
- Test number
- 914640849377
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Fail108,552 miles (+4,106)2 repaired3 minor10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 108,552 miles
- Test number
- 917061298348
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Pass104,446 miles (+105)3 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 104,446 miles
- Test number
- 631916874562
- MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Fail104,341 miles (+4,211)5 major1 repaired3 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 104,341 miles
- Test number
- 525113351398
- MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Pass100,130 miles (+3,567)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 100,130 miles
- Test number
- 430649423933
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass96,563 miles (+5)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 96,563 miles
- Test number
- 778111991392
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass96,558 miles (+15)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 96,558 miles
- Test number
- 385951576827
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySlight play in nearside front track rod inner ball joint
Pass96,543 miles (+1,267)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 96,543 miles
- Test number
- 501529967574
- AdvisoryFront brake flexi hoses perished
- AdvisoryFront number plate deteriorating
- AdvisoryNearside front outer constant velocity gaiter deteriorated
- AdvisoryOffside front inner constant velocity gaiter deteriorated
- AdvisoryOffside rear lower suspension arm rear bush deteriorated
- AdvisoryOffside rear tyre perishing
- AdvisoryRear brake pipes corroding
- AdvisorySlight play in nearside front track rod inner ball joint
Pass95,276 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 95,276 miles
- Test number
- 658017181917
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Fail95,276 miles (+4,020)2 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 95,276 miles
- Test number
- 858712167889
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Pass91,256 miles (+3,546)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 91,256 miles
- Test number
- 346421569466
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass87,710 miles (+3,327)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 87,710 miles
- Test number
- 965409095122
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass84,383 miles (+1,352)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 84,383 miles
- Test number
- 921313566929
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail83,031 miles2 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,031 miles
- Test number
- 129622815129
- Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Pass83,031 miles (+1,939)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 83,031 miles
- Test number
- 197522015170
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Pass81,092 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 81,092 miles
- Test number
- 419332394046
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Fail81,092 miles (+5,273)6 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,092 miles
- Test number
- 118317484047
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1)
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass75,819 miles (+101)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 75,819 miles
- Test number
- 927653813147
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass75,718 miles2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 7 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 75,718 miles
- Test number
- 196989233439
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteFront and rear discs corroded
Fail75,718 miles (+6,106)5 failures2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 75,718 miles
- Test number
- 907158033015
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
- FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteFront and rear discs corroded
Pass69,612 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 69,612 miles
- Test number
- 356401322055
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail69,612 miles (+11,228)1 failure1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 69,612 miles
- Test number
- 828381122001
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- NoteOil leak , oil level on minimum
Pass58,384 miles (+7,817)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 58,384 miles
- Test number
- 567317701098
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass50,567 miles (+4,948)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 50,567 miles
- Test number
- 990510059374
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,619 miles (+2,943)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2010
- Odometer
- 45,619 miles
- Test number
- 521946868351
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,676 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2009
- Odometer
- 42,676 miles
- Test number
- 134232408412
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail42,676 miles (+3,983)2 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 42,676 miles
- Test number
- 174352608466
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass38,693 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2008
- Odometer
- 38,693 miles
- Test number
- 672572317088
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about LM52 HWB
- Does LM52 HWB currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM52 HWB is valid until 3 Oct 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LM52 HWB?
- The MOT on LM52 HWB is valid until 3 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LM52 HWB done?
- LM52 HWB was recorded at 108,552 miles at its MOT on 30 Sept 2026, an average of 3,543 miles a year.
- Has LM52 HWB ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LM52 HWB has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Sept 2026.
- Has the mileage on LM52 HWB 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 HWB find?
- LM52 HWB passed its latest MOT on 30 Sept 2026 with 3 minor defects and 10 advisories: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside headlamp lens slightly defective, and 10 more.
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