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Grey · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

LM52 XEBMOT history

LM52 XEB is a grey petrol MINI first used on 24 Jan 2003. Its MOT expired on 15 Sept 2026 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 101,319 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Sept 2025.

LM52 XEB grey MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 15 Sept 2026
Mileage
101,319 mi
At MOT on 16 Sept 2025
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,660 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM52 XEB
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
24 Jan 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
16 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM52 XEB was last recorded at 101,319 miles on 16 Sept 2025, 1,162 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Apr 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
100,157 miles · 10 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
1,162 miles
Average per year
4,660 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 101,319 miles
  • 2024 – 100,157 miles
  • 2023 – 98,650 miles
  • 2022 – 94,847 miles
  • 2021 – 92,716 miles
  • 2020 – 90,649 miles
  • 2019 – 89,200 miles
  • 2018 – 86,679 miles
  • 2017 – 82,010 miles
  • 2016 – 77,152 miles
  • 2015 – 71,602 miles
  • 2014 – 64,635 miles
  • 2013 – 56,642 miles
  • 2011 – 41,430 miles
  • 2010 – 34,954 miles
  • 2009 – 29,647 miles
  • 2008 – 22,543 miles
  • 2007 – 16,823 miles
  • 2006 – 10,040 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass101,319 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes starting to corrode

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

24 tests since 14 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass101,319 miles (+1,162)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    101,319 miles
    Test number
    646418618970
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  2. Pass100,157 miles (+1,507)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    100,157 miles
    Test number
    902992934463
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOutersill covers fitted
  3. Pass98,650 miles (+3,803)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    98,650 miles
    Test number
    277835811747
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass94,847 miles (+2,131)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    94,847 miles
    Test number
    833691171069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass92,716 miles (+2,067)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    92,716 miles
    Test number
    683351688211
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre
  6. Pass90,649 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    90,649 miles
    Test number
    941423887486

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail90,645 miles (+1,445)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,645 miles
    Test number
    373898022587
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  8. Pass89,200 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    89,200 miles
    Test number
    145929849427
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  9. Fail89,197 miles (+2,518)3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,197 miles
    Test number
    947495693477
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MinorElectrical wiring insecure slightly insecure under the bonnet (4.11 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  10. Pass86,679 miles (+4,669)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    86,679 miles
    Test number
    513345655911
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
  11. Pass82,010 miles (+4,858)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    82,010 miles
    Test number
    845436538471

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass77,152 miles (+5,550)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    77,152 miles
    Test number
    455329701684

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass71,602 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    71,602 miles
    Test number
    835645365074
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
  14. Fail71,602 miles (+6,967)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,602 miles
    Test number
    159952365403
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
  15. Pass64,635 miles (+7,993)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    64,635 miles
    Test number
    175988534420
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteRear exhaust box outer skin corrode,not blowing.
  16. Pass56,642 miles (+15,212)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    56,642 miles
    Test number
    309041533097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass41,430 miles (+57)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    41,430 miles
    Test number
    355784191223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail41,373 miles (+6,419)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,373 miles
    Test number
    855082391263
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
  19. Pass34,954 miles (+5,307)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    34,954 miles
    Test number
    201854980272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass29,647 miles (+1,534)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    29,647 miles
    Test number
    510913299256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass28,113 miles (+5,570)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    28,113 miles
    Test number
    840574769130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass22,543 miles (+5,720)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    22,543 miles
    Test number
    582276568126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass16,823 miles (+6,783)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    16,823 miles
    Test number
    254401547022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass10,040 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    10,040 miles
    Test number
    172315646478

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM52 XEB

Does LM52 XEB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM52 XEB expired on 15 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM52 XEB?
The MOT on LM52 XEB expired on 15 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM52 XEB done?
LM52 XEB was recorded at 101,319 miles at its MOT on 16 Sept 2025, an average of 4,660 miles a year.
Has LM52 XEB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM52 XEB has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Feb 2020.
Has the mileage on LM52 XEB 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 XEB find?
LM52 XEB passed its latest MOT on 16 Sept 2025 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: nearside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front wheel bearing slightly noisy; nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 2 more.

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