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Grey · Petrol · 2002 · 1,598 cc

LM52 MWLMOT history

LM52 MWL is a grey petrol MINI first used on 23 Dec 2002. Its MOT is valid until 29 Nov 2026 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 97,346 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Nov 2025.

LM52 MWL grey MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 29 Nov 2026
Mileage
97,346 mi
At MOT on 22 Nov 2025
MOT tests
19
16 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,695 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM52 MWL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
23 Dec 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
22 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM52 MWL was last recorded at 97,346 miles on 22 Nov 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Nov 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 31 Jan 2011: 54,352 miles, lower than 57,761 miles on 8 May 2009.

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
97,346 miles · 21 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
2,695 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 97,346 miles
  • 2024 – 96,904 miles
  • 2023 – 96,157 miles
  • 2022 – 95,146 miles
  • 2021 – 93,990 miles
  • 2020 – 92,781 miles
  • 2019 – 90,608 miles
  • 2018 – 89,927 miles
  • 2017 – 89,008 miles
  • 2016 – 87,889 miles
  • 2015 – 85,510 miles
  • 2011 – 54,352 miles
  • 2009 – 57,761 miles
  • 2008 – 54,269 miles
  • 2007 – 51,657 miles
  • 2006 – 44,776 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass97,346 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

19 tests since 20 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass97,346 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    97,346 miles
    Test number
    486364326147
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail97,346 miles (+442)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,346 miles
    Test number
    126200628346
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass96,904 miles (+747)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    96,904 miles
    Test number
    478953689175
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner gater (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass96,157 miles (+1,011)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    96,157 miles
    Test number
    326866417063
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass95,146 miles (+1,156)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    95,146 miles
    Test number
    379688709133
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))

  6. Pass93,990 miles (+1,209)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    93,990 miles
    Test number
    336381136134
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  7. Pass92,781 miles (+2,173)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    92,781 miles
    Test number
    987292278211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass90,608 miles (+681)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    90,608 miles
    Test number
    963126392984
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass89,927 miles (+919)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2019
    Odometer
    89,927 miles
    Test number
    643925676017
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak minor engine oil

  10. Pass89,008 miles (+1,119)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2018
    Odometer
    89,008 miles
    Test number
    605290757621

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass87,889 miles (+2,379)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2017
    Odometer
    87,889 miles
    Test number
    508381598184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass85,510 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2016
    Odometer
    85,510 miles
    Test number
    715110155143
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail85,510 miles (+31,158)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,510 miles
    Test number
    147370155102
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass54,352 miles (-3,409)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    54,352 miles
    Test number
    577281331003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass57,761 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2010
    Odometer
    57,761 miles
    Test number
    923658729166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail57,759 miles (+3,490)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,759 miles
    Test number
    542438829160
    • FailureNearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  17. Pass54,269 miles (+2,612)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2009
    Odometer
    54,269 miles
    Test number
    220255538417

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass51,657 miles (+6,881)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2008
    Odometer
    51,657 miles
    Test number
    300544647139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass44,776 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2007
    Odometer
    44,776 miles
    Test number
    583260246145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM52 MWL

Does LM52 MWL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM52 MWL is valid until 29 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LM52 MWL?
The MOT on LM52 MWL is valid until 29 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM52 MWL done?
LM52 MWL was recorded at 97,346 miles at its MOT on 22 Nov 2025, an average of 2,695 miles a year.
Has LM52 MWL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM52 MWL has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on LM52 MWL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 31 Jan 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LM52 MWL find?
LM52 MWL passed its latest MOT on 22 Nov 2025 with 2 advisories: offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; oil leak, but not excessive.

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