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Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

LM52 TZSMOT history

LM52 TZS is a silver petrol MINI first used on 3 Jan 2003. Its MOT is valid until 20 May 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 165,292 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 May 2026.

LM52 TZS silver MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 20 May 2027
Mileage
165,292 mi
At MOT on 7 May 2026
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,310 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM52 TZS
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
3 Jan 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 May 2027
Latest MOT test
7 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM52 TZS was last recorded at 165,292 miles on 7 May 2026, 3,497 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
161,795 miles · 15 May 2025
Between the last two tests
3,497 miles
Average per year
5,310 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 165,292 miles
  • 2025 – 161,795 miles
  • 2024 – 158,342 miles
  • 2023 – 155,714 miles
  • 2022 – 152,869 miles
  • 2021 – 149,067 miles
  • 2020 – 145,749 miles
  • 2019 – 142,067 miles
  • 2018 – 137,752 miles
  • 2017 – 133,559 miles
  • 2016 – 129,134 miles
  • 2015 – 122,941 miles
  • 2014 – 114,469 miles
  • 2013 – 107,656 miles
  • 2012 – 98,657 miles
  • 2011 – 92,564 miles
  • 2010 – 88,521 miles
  • 2009 – 82,653 miles
  • 2008 – 75,979 miles
  • 2007 – 67,117 miles
  • 2006 – 57,402 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass165,292 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2008

Full MOT history

29 tests since 9 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass165,292 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2027
    Odometer
    165,292 miles
    Test number
    954826050588

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail165,292 miles (+3,497)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,292 miles
    Test number
    509466164410
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  3. Pass161,795 miles (+3,453)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2026
    Odometer
    161,795 miles
    Test number
    779622057940
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass158,342 miles (+2,628)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2025
    Odometer
    158,342 miles
    Test number
    833866811374
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass155,714 miles (+2,845)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    155,714 miles
    Test number
    336920699625
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (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))

  6. Pass152,869 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    152,869 miles
    Test number
    896126370143
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail152,869 miles (+3,802)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,869 miles
    Test number
    211962668401
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass149,067 miles (+3,318)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    149,067 miles
    Test number
    714192741930

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass145,749 miles (+3,682)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    145,749 miles
    Test number
    196730958804

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass142,067 miles (+4,315)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    142,067 miles
    Test number
    521909863225
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))

  11. Pass137,752 miles (+4,193)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    137,752 miles
    Test number
    802795806128
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Pass133,559 miles (+4,425)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    133,559 miles
    Test number
    679362845411
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded BOTH (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Pass129,134 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    129,134 miles
    Test number
    114228493952

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail129,134 miles (+6,193)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,134 miles
    Test number
    231408452740
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too low both (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  15. Fail122,941 miles2 repaired2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,941 miles
    Test number
    539579585196
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteNearside front wishbone rear bush has slight movement
    • NoteOffside front wishbone rear bush has slight movement

  16. Pass122,941 miles (+8,472)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    122,941 miles
    Test number
    955659585168
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteNearside front wishbone rear bush has slight movement
    • NoteOffside front wishbone rear bush has slight movement

  17. Pass114,469 miles (+6,813)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2015
    Odometer
    114,469 miles
    Test number
    289019024478

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass107,656 miles (+8,999)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2014
    Odometer
    107,656 miles
    Test number
    795024523173
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  19. Fail98,657 miles2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,657 miles
    Test number
    486234322114
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteReverse light lens missing

  20. Pass98,657 miles (+6,093)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2013
    Odometer
    98,657 miles
    Test number
    646604122179
    • NoteReverse light lens missing

  21. Fail92,564 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,564 miles
    Test number
    826896011111
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  22. Pass92,564 miles (+4,043)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    92,564 miles
    Test number
    996826911108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass88,521 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    88,521 miles
    Test number
    973349710182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail88,521 miles (+5,868)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,521 miles
    Test number
    381398410100
    • DangerousNearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • DangerousNearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

  25. Pass82,653 miles (+6,674)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    82,653 miles
    Test number
    512137019144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass75,979 miles (+8,862)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    75,979 miles
    Test number
    860976908157
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  27. Pass67,117 miles (+9,715)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    67,117 miles
    Test number
    273046707471

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass57,402 miles (+23)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    57,402 miles
    Test number
    934510016087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail57,379 miles2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,379 miles
    Test number
    621639906024
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Questions about LM52 TZS

Does LM52 TZS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM52 TZS is valid until 20 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM52 TZS?
The MOT on LM52 TZS is valid until 20 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM52 TZS done?
LM52 TZS was recorded at 165,292 miles at its MOT on 7 May 2026, an average of 5,310 miles a year.
Has LM52 TZS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM52 TZS has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 7 May 2026.
Has the mileage on LM52 TZS 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 TZS find?
LM52 TZS passed its latest MOT on 7 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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