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Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

LM52 XGWMOT history

LM52 XGW is a black petrol MINI first used on 31 Jan 2003. Its MOT is valid until 2 Dec 2026 and it has passed 21 of 30 MOT tests, with 116,985 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Nov 2025.

LM52 XGW black MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 2 Dec 2026
Mileage
116,985 mi
At MOT on 21 Nov 2025
MOT tests
30
21 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,570 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM52 XGW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
31 Jan 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
21 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM52 XGW was last recorded at 116,985 miles on 21 Nov 2025, 3,158 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
113,827 miles · 23 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
3,158 miles
Average per year
4,570 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 116,985 miles
  • 2024 – 113,827 miles
  • 2023 – 110,638 miles
  • 2022 – 107,230 miles
  • 2021 – 103,983 miles
  • 2020 – 102,355 miles
  • 2019 – 100,183 miles
  • 2018 – 98,879 miles
  • 2017 – 97,316 miles
  • 2016 – 95,760 miles
  • 2015 – 93,169 miles
  • 2014 – 90,257 miles
  • 2013 – 87,978 miles
  • 2012 – 78,275 miles
  • 2011 – 66,959 miles
  • 2010 – 59,211 miles
  • 2009 – 49,880 miles
  • 2008 – 41,562 miles
  • 2007 – 36,711 miles
  • 2006 – 26,720 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass116,985 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material GREASE (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material GREASE (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

30 tests since 20 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass116,985 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    116,985 miles
    Test number
    930359896699
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material GREASE (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material GREASE (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Fail116,984 miles (+3,157)7 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,984 miles
    Test number
    966008338379
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • 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 Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material GREASE (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material GREASE (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass113,827 miles (+3,189)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    113,827 miles
    Test number
    946207634289
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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 Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass110,638 miles (+3,408)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    110,638 miles
    Test number
    217441798948
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass107,230 miles (+3,247)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    107,230 miles
    Test number
    135928045685
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass103,983 miles (+1,628)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    103,983 miles
    Test number
    486537547418
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Spy Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Spy Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass102,355 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    102,355 miles
    Test number
    903288360238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail102,355 miles (+2,172)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,355 miles
    Test number
    996231452203
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass100,183 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    100,183 miles
    Test number
    523080364377

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail100,183 miles (+1,304)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,183 miles
    Test number
    750689569885
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

  11. Pass98,879 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    98,879 miles
    Test number
    343198626954

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail98,879 miles (+1,563)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,879 miles
    Test number
    803424230758
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

  13. Pass97,316 miles (+1,556)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    97,316 miles
    Test number
    212658345077
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass95,760 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    95,760 miles
    Test number
    874499601235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail95,760 miles (+2,591)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,760 miles
    Test number
    158459316459
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  16. Pass93,169 miles (+2,912)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    93,169 miles
    Test number
    939974855115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass90,257 miles (+2,279)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    90,257 miles
    Test number
    265807374420
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  18. Pass87,978 miles (+9,703)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2014
    Odometer
    87,978 miles
    Test number
    745979723159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail78,275 miles3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,275 miles
    Test number
    618001192136
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  20. Pass78,275 miles (+3,434)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    78,275 miles
    Test number
    666141992176
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  21. Pass74,841 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    74,841 miles
    Test number
    189947102069
    • NoteScreen scratched but not affecting drivers view of the road

  22. Fail74,841 miles (+7,882)3 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,841 miles
    Test number
    748027802000
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteScreen scratched but not affecting drivers view of the road

  23. Fail66,959 miles2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,959 miles
    Test number
    129919411452
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • NoteFront and rear brake discs badly corroded

  24. Pass66,959 miles (+7,748)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    66,959 miles
    Test number
    485809111090
    • NoteFront and rear brake discs badly corroded

  25. Pass59,211 miles (+9,331)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    59,211 miles
    Test number
    151825520438
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  26. Pass49,880 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    49,880 miles
    Test number
    712762019076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail49,880 miles (+8,318)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,880 miles
    Test number
    401832619013
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

  28. Pass41,562 miles (+4,851)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    41,562 miles
    Test number
    730920638006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass36,711 miles (+9,991)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    36,711 miles
    Test number
    121161087043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass26,720 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    26,720 miles
    Test number
    530351556052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM52 XGW

Does LM52 XGW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM52 XGW is valid until 2 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LM52 XGW?
The MOT on LM52 XGW is valid until 2 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 XGW done?
LM52 XGW was recorded at 116,985 miles at its MOT on 21 Nov 2025, an average of 4,570 miles a year.
Has LM52 XGW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM52 XGW has failed 9 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on LM52 XGW 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 XGW find?
LM52 XGW passed its latest MOT on 21 Nov 2025 with 6 advisories: front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material grease; nearside headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; nearside rear inner tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 3 more.

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