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Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

LM52 MWVMOT history

LM52 MWV is a black petrol MINI first used on 3 Jan 2003. Its MOT expired on 4 Jun 2026 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 100,177 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Jun 2025.

LM52 MWV black MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 4 Jun 2026
Mileage
100,177 mi
At MOT on 5 Jun 2025
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,899 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM52 MWV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
3 Jan 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Jun 2026
Latest MOT test
5 Jun 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM52 MWV was last recorded at 100,177 miles on 5 Jun 2025, 8,019 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 May 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
92,158 miles · 16 May 2024
Between the last two tests
8,019 miles
Average per year
4,899 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 100,177 miles
  • 2024 – 92,158 miles
  • 2023 – 86,240 miles
  • 2022 – 82,244 miles
  • 2021 – 81,980 miles
  • 2020 – 80,968 miles
  • 2018 – 60,975 miles
  • 2017 – 49,715 miles
  • 2016 – 42,075 miles
  • 2015 – 40,551 miles
  • 2014 – 38,913 miles
  • 2013 – 35,011 miles
  • 2012 – 28,413 miles
  • 2011 – 23,642 miles
  • 2010 – 19,347 miles
  • 2009 – 15,253 miles
  • 2008 – 11,318 miles
  • 2007 – 8,433 miles
  • 2006 – 5,312 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass100,177 miles
  • MinorCentral Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack (3.2 (a) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective and offside front (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and offside front inner (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023

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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement advise replacement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass100,177 miles (+8,019)3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    100,177 miles
    Test number
    915221968160
    • MinorCentral Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective and offside front (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and offside front inner (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Pass92,158 miles (+5,918)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2025
    Odometer
    92,158 miles
    Test number
    530151697764
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass86,240 miles (+3,996)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2024
    Odometer
    86,240 miles
    Test number
    956703786931
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass82,244 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2023
    Odometer
    82,244 miles
    Test number
    451518922694
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail82,244 miles (+264)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,244 miles
    Test number
    955243352839
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass81,980 miles (+11)12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    81,980 miles
    Test number
    962029199720
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement advise replacement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material advise replacement (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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 advise replacement (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail81,969 miles (+1,001)1 dangerous2 major1 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,969 miles
    Test number
    706266711042
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement advise replacement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material advise replacement (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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 advise replacement (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass80,968 miles (+12,229)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    80,968 miles
    Test number
    861691745953

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass68,739 miles (+7,764)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    68,739 miles
    Test number
    182053368921
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass60,975 miles (+11,260)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    60,975 miles
    Test number
    128562473099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass49,715 miles (+7,640)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    49,715 miles
    Test number
    439915395787
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe repaired, but not inappropriately (3.6.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all

  12. Pass42,075 miles (+1,524)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    42,075 miles
    Test number
    692791455013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass40,551 miles (+1,638)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    40,551 miles
    Test number
    277721949543
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases after cat (7.1.2)

  14. Pass38,913 miles (+3,902)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    38,913 miles
    Test number
    759356354348
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  15. Pass35,011 miles (+2,435)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    35,011 miles
    Test number
    418858943488

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail32,576 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,576 miles
    Test number
    128014903075
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  17. Pass32,576 miles (+4,163)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    32,576 miles
    Test number
    189914303091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail28,413 miles3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,413 miles
    Test number
    379146022046
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass28,413 miles (+4,771)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    28,413 miles
    Test number
    519426222025
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass23,642 miles (+4,295)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    23,642 miles
    Test number
    896437811090
    • NoteRear number plate starting to de-laminate

  21. Pass19,347 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    19,347 miles
    Test number
    790561310046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail19,347 miles (+4,094)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,347 miles
    Test number
    831051210096
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  23. Pass15,253 miles (+3,935)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    15,253 miles
    Test number
    430507519048
    • NoteNearside screenwasher jet blocked

  24. Pass11,318 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    11,318 miles
    Test number
    471617618063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail11,307 miles (+2,874)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    11,307 miles
    Test number
    961538708056
    • FailurePower steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

  26. Pass8,433 miles (+3,121)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    8,433 miles
    Test number
    603636317003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass5,312 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    5,312 miles
    Test number
    434613226005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM52 MWV

Does LM52 MWV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM52 MWV expired on 4 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM52 MWV?
The MOT on LM52 MWV expired on 4 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM52 MWV done?
LM52 MWV was recorded at 100,177 miles at its MOT on 5 Jun 2025, an average of 4,899 miles a year.
Has LM52 MWV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM52 MWV has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 27 May 2022.
Has the mileage on LM52 MWV 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 MWV find?
LM52 MWV passed its latest MOT on 5 Jun 2025 with 3 minor defects and 5 advisories: central windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack; nearside front headlamp lens slightly defective and offside front; offside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated, and 5 more.

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