
MINI
Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc
LM52 VYSMOT history
LM52 VYS is a black petrol MINI first used on 10 Jan 2003. Its MOT expired on 22 Jul 2024 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 113,428 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Jul 2023.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 22 Jul 2024
- Mileage
- 113,428 mi
- At MOT on 12 Jul 2023
- MOT tests
- 24
- 19 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 5,238 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LM52 VYS
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- MINI
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 10 Jan 2003
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 22 Jul 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 12 Jul 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
LM52 VYS was last recorded at 113,428 miles on 12 Jul 2023, 1,777 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jul 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 111,651 miles · 13 Jul 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 1,777 miles
- Average per year
- 5,238 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 113,428 miles
- 2022 – 111,651 miles
- 2021 – 110,002 miles
- 2020 – 108,711 miles
- 2019 – 106,983 miles
- 2018 – 104,547 miles
- 2017 – 102,253 miles
- 2016 – 99,881 miles
- 2015 – 96,048 miles
- 2014 – 92,457 miles
- 2013 – 85,311 miles
- 2012 – 79,480 miles
- 2011 – 76,911 miles
- 2010 – 67,427 miles
- 2009 – 48,064 miles
- 2008 – 43,477 miles
- 2007 – 37,210 miles
- 2006 – 25,623 miles
- 2005 – 20,811 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2018
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryFuel tank strap very corroded
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 Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources
Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2023
Fuel tank strap corroded
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2022
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources
Minor2 MOTs, 2018–2020
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017
Full MOT history
24 tests since 5 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass113,428 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 113,428 miles
- Test number
- 860426068347
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryFuel tank strap very corroded
Fail113,428 miles (+1,777)1 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 113,428 miles
- Test number
- 937358058877
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryFuel tank strap very corroded
Pass111,651 miles (+1,649)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 111,651 miles
- Test number
- 437273360636
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFuel tank strap corroded
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass110,002 miles (+1,291)1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 110,002 miles
- Test number
- 488653436065
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFuel tank strap corroded
Pass108,711 miles (+1,728)1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 108,711 miles
- Test number
- 149309070223
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears corroded, unable to fully inspect corrosion within clips (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn edge, nail in tread and cracking (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFuel tank strap very corroded and slightly weakened, not insecure at time of test
Pass106,983 miles (+2,436)1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jul 2020
- Odometer
- 106,983 miles
- Test number
- 964981966350
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFuel strap corroded
Pass104,547 miles1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 104,547 miles
- Test number
- 345619007469
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded around clip, unable to fully inspect (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFuel tank strap corroded
Fail104,546 miles (+2,293)1 major1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 104,546 miles
- Test number
- 457812282034
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded around clip, unable to fully inspect (1.1.11 (c))
- 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))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFuel tank strap corroded
Pass102,253 miles (+2,372)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 102,253 miles
- Test number
- 779289358431
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryFuel tank straps rusty
Pass99,881 miles (+3,833)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 99,881 miles
- Test number
- 916410468991
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Pass96,048 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 96,048 miles
- Test number
- 339830485179
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail96,048 miles (+3,591)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 96,048 miles
- Test number
- 389010785115
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass92,457 miles (+7,146)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 92,457 miles
- Test number
- 905555174144
- NoteNearside front inner wheel rim buckled
- NoteOffside front tyre outer sidewall cracked and worn on both edges
Pass85,311 miles (+211)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 85,311 miles
- Test number
- 706623003245
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)
- NoteRear wiper blade missing.
Fail85,100 miles (+5,620)1 dangerous5 failures3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 85,100 miles
- Test number
- 658207793160
- DangerousNearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)
- NoteRear wiper blade missing.
Pass79,480 miles (+10)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 79,480 miles
- Test number
- 467845102267
- NoteOil leak
Fail79,470 miles (+2,559)2 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,470 miles
- Test number
- 676632102218
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
- NoteOil leak
Pass76,911 miles (+9,484)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 76,911 miles
- Test number
- 627235961131
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Pass67,427 miles (+19,363)2 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 67,427 miles
- Test number
- 320706780157
- AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- NoteFront brake discs slightly worn & lipped
- NoteNon run flat tyre fitted to nearside rear
- NoteOffside number plate lamp a little dim
Pass48,064 miles (+4,587)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 48,064 miles
- Test number
- 781591809277
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass43,477 miles (+6,267)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2009
- Odometer
- 43,477 miles
- Test number
- 554681638398
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass37,210 miles (+11,587)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Nov 2008
- Odometer
- 37,210 miles
- Test number
- 922137317335
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,623 miles (+4,812)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Nov 2007
- Odometer
- 25,623 miles
- Test number
- 763587616382
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass20,811 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Nov 2006
- Odometer
- 20,811 miles
- Test number
- 711029605377
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LM52 VYS
- Does LM52 VYS currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LM52 VYS expired on 22 Jul 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LM52 VYS?
- The MOT on LM52 VYS expired on 22 Jul 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LM52 VYS done?
- LM52 VYS was recorded at 113,428 miles at its MOT on 12 Jul 2023, an average of 5,238 miles a year.
- Has LM52 VYS ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LM52 VYS has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jul 2023.
- Has the mileage on LM52 VYS 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 VYS find?
- LM52 VYS passed its latest MOT on 12 Jul 2023 with 3 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage; fuel tank strap very corroded.
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