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Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

LM52 NWXMOT history

LM52 NWX is a silver petrol MINI first used on 7 Jan 2003. Its MOT is valid until 27 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 118,361 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Nov 2025.

LM52 NWX silver MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 27 Nov 2026
Mileage
118,361 mi
At MOT on 22 Nov 2025
MOT tests
30
20 passed · 10 failed
Per year
3,575 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM52 NWX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
7 Jan 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
22 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM52 NWX was last recorded at 118,361 miles on 22 Nov 2025, 9,197 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
109,164 miles · 28 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
9,197 miles
Average per year
3,575 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 118,361 miles
  • 2024 – 109,164 miles
  • 2023 – 102,123 miles
  • 2022 – 99,188 miles
  • 2021 – 89,282 miles
  • 2020 – 82,485 miles
  • 2019 – 78,812 miles
  • 2018 – 76,798 miles
  • 2017 – 75,945 miles
  • 2016 – 75,058 miles
  • 2015 – 74,103 miles
  • 2014 – 72,612 miles
  • 2013 – 72,047 miles
  • 2012 – 71,167 miles
  • 2011 – 70,371 miles
  • 2010 – 68,834 miles
  • 2009 – 67,094 miles
  • 2008 – 65,051 miles
  • 2007 – 63,171 miles
  • 2006 – 50,239 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,361 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside parking brake performance low
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Oil leak under vehicle.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011

Full MOT history

30 tests since 3 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass118,361 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    118,361 miles
    Test number
    459491752189
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside parking brake performance low
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail118,361 miles (+9,197)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,361 miles
    Test number
    625531497570
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside parking brake performance low
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass109,164 miles (+25)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    109,164 miles
    Test number
    839389666451
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak under vehicle.

  4. Fail109,139 miles (+7,016)2 dangerous2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,139 miles
    Test number
    514067681354
    • DangerousNearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Side wall. 195/55/r16-87v (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak under vehicle.

  5. Pass102,123 miles (+73)16 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    102,123 miles
    Test number
    939693438866
    • AdvisoryAdvise fuel filler cap seal in very poor condition... replacement recommended...
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL Discs lightly pitted. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL Brake hose ferrules corroded... (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Trailing arm. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Trailing arm. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Fail102,050 miles (+2,862)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,050 miles
    Test number
    487346745707
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass99,188 miles (+145)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    99,188 miles
    Test number
    476833754513
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail99,043 miles (+9,761)2 dangerous5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,043 miles
    Test number
    343403334403
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (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 Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass89,282 miles (+6,797)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    89,282 miles
    Test number
    722048400698

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass82,485 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    82,485 miles
    Test number
    231121105114
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Fail82,483 miles (+3,671)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,483 miles
    Test number
    621685638854
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass78,812 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    78,812 miles
    Test number
    883642435319
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Fail78,812 miles (+2,014)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,812 miles
    Test number
    714637339816
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass76,798 miles (+853)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    76,798 miles
    Test number
    674835291838
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  15. Pass75,945 miles (+887)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    75,945 miles
    Test number
    637209556865
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass75,058 miles (+955)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    75,058 miles
    Test number
    342974955699

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass74,103 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    74,103 miles
    Test number
    654440839342

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail74,103 miles (+1,491)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,103 miles
    Test number
    631967358600
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  19. Pass72,612 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    72,612 miles
    Test number
    367610164408

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail72,612 miles (+565)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,612 miles
    Test number
    485610364296
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  21. Pass72,047 miles (+880)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    72,047 miles
    Test number
    628115803385
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  22. Pass71,167 miles (+796)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    71,167 miles
    Test number
    789187292278
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn inner and outer edges.
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn inner edge.
    • NoteOffside rear tyre worn, at wear bars.

  23. Pass70,371 miles (+1,537)4 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    70,371 miles
    Test number
    277775301313
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteFront brake pads wearing.
    • NoteNearside front sidelight dim.
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn, edges scrubbed.
    • NoteOffside rear brake rubbing.
    • NoteOffside rear tyre perishing.

  24. Pass68,834 miles (+1,740)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    68,834 miles
    Test number
    442812010459
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteNearside front sidelight dim.
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn, bald inner and outer edges.
    • NoteNearside rear tyre worn, bald inner edge.

  25. Pass67,094 miles (+8)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    67,094 miles
    Test number
    311053819344
    • AdvisoryOffside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • NoteFront brake pads wearing.

  26. Fail67,086 miles (+2,035)4 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,086 miles
    Test number
    492030619424
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • NoteFront brake pads wearing.

  27. Pass65,051 miles (+1,880)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    65,051 miles
    Test number
    452408108488
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

  28. Pass63,171 miles (+12,932)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    63,171 miles
    Test number
    180109707317

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass50,239 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    50,239 miles
    Test number
    392307906308
    • NoteOsr tyre worn to 3mm om inside edge
    • NoteWindscreen chipped zone b

  30. Fail50,239 miles1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,239 miles
    Test number
    661287206310
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteOsr tyre worn to 3mm om inside edge
    • NoteWindscreen chipped zone b

Questions about LM52 NWX

Does LM52 NWX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM52 NWX is valid until 27 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LM52 NWX?
The MOT on LM52 NWX is valid until 27 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 NWX done?
LM52 NWX was recorded at 118,361 miles at its MOT on 22 Nov 2025, an average of 3,575 miles a year.
Has LM52 NWX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM52 NWX has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on LM52 NWX 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 NWX find?
LM52 NWX passed its latest MOT on 22 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside parking brake performance low; oil leak, but not excessive.

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