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Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

LM52 TZWMOT history

LM52 TZW is a silver petrol MINI first used on 6 Jan 2003. Its MOT expired on 12 Feb 2026 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 97,467 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Feb 2025.

LM52 TZW silver MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 12 Feb 2026
Mileage
97,467 mi
At MOT on 13 Feb 2025
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,487 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM52 TZW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
6 Jan 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Feb 2026
Latest MOT test
13 Feb 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM52 TZW was last recorded at 97,467 miles on 13 Feb 2025, 10 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
97,457 miles · 6 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
10 miles
Average per year
4,487 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 97,467 miles
  • 2024 – 88,061 miles
  • 2023 – 78,274 miles
  • 2022 – 67,430 miles
  • 2021 – 59,033 miles
  • 2020 – 52,767 miles
  • 2019 – 44,978 miles
  • 2018 – 41,453 miles
  • 2017 – 40,090 miles
  • 2016 – 37,946 miles
  • 2015 – 36,193 miles
  • 2013 – 34,056 miles
  • 2012 – 31,159 miles
  • 2011 – 28,542 miles
  • 2010 – 26,160 miles
  • 2009 – 24,103 miles
  • 2008 – 21,842 miles
  • 2007 – 19,067 miles
  • 2006 – 15,939 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass97,467 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back pipes both sides (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryCoolant leakRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit and worn on edges both sides (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush damaged (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Offside Stop lamp(s) not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

27 tests since 13 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass97,467 miles (+10)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    97,467 miles
    Test number
    250358862171
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back pipes both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit and worn on edges both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush damaged (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  2. Fail97,457 miles (+9,396)2 dangerous3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,457 miles
    Test number
    446537318692
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousVehicle overheated during brake roller test
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back pipes both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit and worn on edges both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush damaged (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  3. Pass88,061 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    88,061 miles
    Test number
    504044023082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail88,061 miles (+9,787)2 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,061 miles
    Test number
    265900620934
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass78,274 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    78,274 miles
    Test number
    920110999073
    • AdvisoryAux belt worn (squealing)
    • AdvisoryEngine leaking oil - reqs investigation.
    • AdvisoryRecommend tracking checked as both front tyres worn exessivley inner edges.

  6. Fail78,274 miles (+10,844)2 dangerous1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,274 miles
    Test number
    391803048510
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAux belt worn (squealing)
    • AdvisoryEngine leaking oil - reqs investigation.
    • AdvisoryRecommend tracking checked as both front tyres worn exessivley inner edges.

  7. Pass67,430 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    67,430 miles
    Test number
    734888377621
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin Front and rear. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoolant level found low - now at max - reqs investigating.
    • AdvisoryOil leak -reqs investigating.

  8. Fail67,430 miles (+8,397)1 major2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,430 miles
    Test number
    763558010092
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin Front and rear. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoolant level found low - now at max - reqs investigating.
    • AdvisoryOil leak -reqs investigating.

  9. Pass59,033 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    59,033 miles
    Test number
    805430717661

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail59,029 miles (+6,262)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,029 miles
    Test number
    412815208249
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

  11. Pass52,767 miles (+7,789)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    52,767 miles
    Test number
    901765622699

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass44,978 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    44,978 miles
    Test number
    627489263584
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Fail44,978 miles (+3,525)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,978 miles
    Test number
    993224284391
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  14. Pass41,453 miles (+1,363)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    41,453 miles
    Test number
    377738951118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass40,090 miles (+2,144)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    40,090 miles
    Test number
    639521867926
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Base (4.1.D.1e)

  16. Pass37,946 miles (+1,753)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    37,946 miles
    Test number
    861748355096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass36,193 miles (+2,137)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    36,193 miles
    Test number
    758006985013
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass34,056 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    34,056 miles
    Test number
    277205943368
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. Fail34,056 miles (+2,897)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,056 miles
    Test number
    326004443372
    • FailureFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  20. Pass31,159 miles (+2,617)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    31,159 miles
    Test number
    457747622451

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass28,542 miles (+2,382)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    28,542 miles
    Test number
    625480741311

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass26,160 miles (+2,057)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    26,160 miles
    Test number
    171414430315

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass24,103 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    24,103 miles
    Test number
    433718639411

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail24,102 miles (+2,260)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,102 miles
    Test number
    962018739331
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  25. Pass21,842 miles (+2,775)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    21,842 miles
    Test number
    403697748446
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass19,067 miles (+3,128)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    19,067 miles
    Test number
    682496847321

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass15,939 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    15,939 miles
    Test number
    652647946386

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM52 TZW

Does LM52 TZW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM52 TZW expired on 12 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM52 TZW?
The MOT on LM52 TZW expired on 12 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM52 TZW done?
LM52 TZW was recorded at 97,467 miles at its MOT on 13 Feb 2025, an average of 4,487 miles a year.
Has LM52 TZW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM52 TZW has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on LM52 TZW 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 TZW find?
LM52 TZW passed its latest MOT on 13 Feb 2025 with 6 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back pipes both sides; coolant leak; front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit and worn on edges both sides, and 3 more.

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