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Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 1,598 cc

LM52 MWAMOT history

LM52 MWA is a blue petrol MINI first used on 19 Dec 2002. Its MOT expired on 15 Jan 2025 and it has passed 16 of 26 MOT tests, with 102,304 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jan 2024.

LM52 MWA blue MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 15 Jan 2025
Mileage
102,304 mi
At MOT on 16 Jan 2024
MOT tests
26
16 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,471 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM52 MWA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
19 Dec 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Jan 2025
Latest MOT test
16 Jan 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM52 MWA was last recorded at 102,304 miles on 16 Jan 2024, 7 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jan 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
102,297 miles · 11 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
7 miles
Average per year
4,471 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 102,304 miles
  • 2023 – 98,915 miles
  • 2021 – 94,940 miles
  • 2020 – 90,935 miles
  • 2019 – 84,437 miles
  • 2018 – 81,286 miles
  • 2017 – 80,702 miles
  • 2015 – 75,756 miles
  • 2014 – 72,833 miles
  • 2013 – 69,117 miles
  • 2011 – 63,721 miles
  • 2010 – 56,802 miles
  • 2009 – 48,037 miles
  • 2008 – 39,264 miles
  • 2007 – 32,859 miles
  • 2006 – 22,745 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass102,304 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 8 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel rim damagedRecorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisorySilencer deterioratedRecorded at 2 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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • O/s rear wheel rim damage

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front Windscreen wiper blade defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

26 tests since 1 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass102,304 miles (+7)3 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    102,304 miles
    Test number
    927649768176
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel rim damaged
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (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))
    • AdvisorySilencer deteriorated

  2. Fail102,297 miles (+3,382)3 major3 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,297 miles
    Test number
    322700342599
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel rim damaged
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (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))
    • AdvisorySilencer deteriorated

  3. Pass98,915 miles (+5)3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    98,915 miles
    Test number
    338399098554
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel rim damaged
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Fail98,910 miles (+3,970)5 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,910 miles
    Test number
    516711852758
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • 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 Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel rim damaged
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass94,940 miles (+7)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    94,940 miles
    Test number
    536510179708
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryO/s rear wheel rim damage

  6. Fail94,933 miles (+3,998)6 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,933 miles
    Test number
    838243909697
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (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))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryO/s rear wheel rim damage

  7. Pass90,935 miles (+13)3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    90,935 miles
    Test number
    154621179433
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail90,922 miles (+6,485)2 major3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,922 miles
    Test number
    121376536556
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass84,437 miles (+3,151)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    84,437 miles
    Test number
    674384530981

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass81,286 miles (+584)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    81,286 miles
    Test number
    810617474969

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass80,702 miles (+9)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2018
    Odometer
    80,702 miles
    Test number
    109252449194
    • AdvisoryFront suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both (2.5.A.1c)

  12. Fail80,693 miles (+4,937)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,693 miles
    Test number
    290437314418
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • FailureTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)
    • AdvisoryFront suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both (2.5.A.1c)

  13. Fail75,756 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,756 miles
    Test number
    325008445102
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  14. Pass75,756 miles (+2,923)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    75,756 miles
    Test number
    587418045141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass72,833 miles (+3,716)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    72,833 miles
    Test number
    247764554147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass69,117 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2014
    Odometer
    69,117 miles
    Test number
    808594143141
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  17. Fail69,117 miles (+5,396)5 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,117 miles
    Test number
    596173443183
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  18. Pass63,721 miles (+6,919)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    63,721 miles
    Test number
    275725051336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass56,802 miles (+28)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    56,802 miles
    Test number
    463872640361
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteFront discs worn

  20. Fail56,774 miles (+8,737)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,774 miles
    Test number
    824023530300
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteFront discs worn

  21. Pass48,037 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    48,037 miles
    Test number
    481808539495

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail48,035 miles (+8,771)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,035 miles
    Test number
    203698039316
    • FailureBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass39,264 miles (+6,405)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    39,264 miles
    Test number
    260628788070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass32,859 miles (+10,114)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    32,859 miles
    Test number
    692018587024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass22,745 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    22,745 miles
    Test number
    523561496038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail22,744 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,744 miles
    Test number
    340691796018
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LM52 MWA

Does LM52 MWA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM52 MWA expired on 15 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM52 MWA?
The MOT on LM52 MWA expired on 15 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM52 MWA done?
LM52 MWA was recorded at 102,304 miles at its MOT on 16 Jan 2024, an average of 4,471 miles a year.
Has LM52 MWA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM52 MWA has failed 10 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on LM52 MWA 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 MWA find?
LM52 MWA passed its latest MOT on 16 Jan 2024 with 3 minor defects and 7 advisories: nearside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view, and 7 more.

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