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Green · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

LM52 VMXMOT history

LM52 VMX is a green petrol MINI first used on 10 Jan 2003. Its MOT is valid until 8 Dec 2026 and it has passed 19 of 31 MOT tests, with 132,760 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Dec 2025.

LM52 VMX green MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 8 Dec 2026
Mileage
132,760 mi
At MOT on 1 Dec 2025
MOT tests
31
19 passed · 12 failed
Per year
5,386 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM52 VMX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
10 Jan 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
1 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM52 VMX was last recorded at 132,760 miles on 1 Dec 2025, 4,109 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Nov 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 26 Mar 2014: 78,790 miles, lower than 95,576 miles on 28 Mar 2013.

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
128,651 miles · 12 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
4,109 miles
Average per year
5,386 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 132,760 miles
  • 2024 – 128,651 miles
  • 2023 – 124,936 miles
  • 2022 – 121,813 miles
  • 2021 – 119,786 miles
  • 2020 – 117,576 miles
  • 2019 – 114,766 miles
  • 2018 – 112,903 miles
  • 2017 – 109,378 miles
  • 2016 – 105,911 miles
  • 2015 – 101,209 miles
  • 2014 – 78,790 miles
  • 2013 – 95,576 miles
  • 2012 – 88,235 miles
  • 2011 – 79,721 miles
  • 2010 – 59,384 miles
  • 2008 – 49,713 miles
  • 2007 – 41,227 miles
  • 2006 – 34,100 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass132,760 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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 pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2022

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass132,760 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    132,760 miles
    Test number
    575485182649
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail132,760 miles (+4,109)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,760 miles
    Test number
    386222450291
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass128,651 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    128,651 miles
    Test number
    667721569737
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail128,651 miles (+3,715)1 dangerous4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,651 miles
    Test number
    724332497379
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass124,936 miles (+3,123)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    124,936 miles
    Test number
    526681473343
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  6. Pass121,813 miles (+6)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    121,813 miles
    Test number
    830354884883
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  7. Fail121,807 miles (+2,021)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,807 miles
    Test number
    989224171595
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  8. Pass119,786 miles (+2,210)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    119,786 miles
    Test number
    696920459055
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass117,576 miles (+12)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    117,576 miles
    Test number
    944905026003
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail117,564 miles (+2,798)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,564 miles
    Test number
    976034182958
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • 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 Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass114,766 miles (+1,863)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    114,766 miles
    Test number
    319229676050
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass112,903 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    112,903 miles
    Test number
    589679411909
    • AdvisoryFront brakes near limit
    • AdvisoryRear tyres perished and 1.6mm inner edge

  13. Fail112,903 miles (+3,525)1 major1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,903 miles
    Test number
    368297003154
    • MajorRear Registration plate inscription missing (0.1 (b))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront brakes near limit
    • AdvisoryRear tyres perished and 1.6mm inner edge

  14. Pass109,378 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    109,378 miles
    Test number
    851349267829

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail109,378 miles (+3,467)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,378 miles
    Test number
    323690383881
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

  16. Pass105,911 miles (+4,702)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    105,911 miles
    Test number
    915296733317
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass101,209 miles (+22,419)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2016
    Odometer
    101,209 miles
    Test number
    408896125113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass78,790 miles (-16,786)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    78,790 miles
    Test number
    156755584440

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass95,576 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    95,576 miles
    Test number
    127587983093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail95,576 miles (+7,341)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,576 miles
    Test number
    108577383417
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  21. Pass88,235 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    88,235 miles
    Test number
    415556172086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail88,235 miles (+8,514)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,235 miles
    Test number
    975676672058
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

  23. Pass79,721 miles (+1,000)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    79,721 miles
    Test number
    107144381032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail78,721 miles (+19,337)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,721 miles
    Test number
    768111681061
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass59,384 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    59,384 miles
    Test number
    413105000093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail59,384 miles (+9,671)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,384 miles
    Test number
    944405300045
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  27. Pass49,713 miles (+8,486)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    49,713 miles
    Test number
    841353958334

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass41,227 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    41,227 miles
    Test number
    473688747499

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail41,227 miles (+7,127)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,227 miles
    Test number
    581338347383
    • FailureNearside 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)

  30. Pass34,100 miles (+8,426)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    34,100 miles
    Test number
    842942256345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail25,674 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,674 miles
    Test number
    960023616014
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
    • FailureRear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Questions about LM52 VMX

Does LM52 VMX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM52 VMX is valid until 8 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LM52 VMX?
The MOT on LM52 VMX is valid until 8 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM52 VMX done?
LM52 VMX was recorded at 132,760 miles at its MOT on 1 Dec 2025, an average of 5,386 miles a year.
Has LM52 VMX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM52 VMX has failed 12 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on LM52 VMX ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 26 Mar 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LM52 VMX find?
LM52 VMX passed its latest MOT on 1 Dec 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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