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Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

LM52 YXEMOT history

LM52 YXE is a black petrol MINI first used on 28 Jan 2003. Its MOT is valid until 4 Jun 2027 and it has passed 21 of 32 MOT tests, with 65,402 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 May 2026.

LM52 YXE black MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 4 Jun 2027
Mileage
65,402 mi
At MOT on 20 May 2026
MOT tests
32
21 passed · 11 failed
Per year
2,935 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM52 YXE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
28 Jan 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
20 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM52 YXE was last recorded at 65,402 miles on 20 May 2026, 24 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 May 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
65,378 miles · 14 May 2026
Between the last two tests
24 miles
Average per year
2,935 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 65,402 miles
  • 2025 – 57,957 miles
  • 2024 – 49,418 miles
  • 2023 – 46,479 miles
  • 2022 – 40,452 miles
  • 2021 – 34,794 miles
  • 2019 – 30,238 miles
  • 2018 – 27,797 miles
  • 2017 – 25,302 miles
  • 2016 – 24,051 miles
  • 2015 – 21,888 miles
  • 2014 – 15,055 miles
  • 2013 – 12,025 miles
  • 2012 – 11,684 miles
  • 2011 – 11,116 miles
  • 2010 – 10,767 miles
  • 2009 – 10,296 miles
  • 2008 – 10,013 miles
  • 2007 – 9,175 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass65,402 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

32 tests since 23 Mar 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass65,402 miles (+24)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    65,402 miles
    Test number
    879952283629
    • 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))

  2. Fail65,378 miles (+7,421)2 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,378 miles
    Test number
    934862280499
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (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 Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))

  3. Pass57,957 miles (+8,539)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    57,957 miles
    Test number
    872195526368
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryN/s rear tyre on 2mm
    • AdvisoryO/s front tyre on 2mm

  4. Pass49,418 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    49,418 miles
    Test number
    689560551061
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail49,418 miles (+12)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,418 miles
    Test number
    907589518891
    • MajorSteering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail49,406 miles (+2,927)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,406 miles
    Test number
    668670344604
    • MajorSteering column attachment defective (2.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass46,479 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    46,479 miles
    Test number
    570596422402
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust tail box mountains in poor condition

  8. Fail46,479 miles (+6,027)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,479 miles
    Test number
    924436804000
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust tail box mountains in poor condition

  9. Pass40,452 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    40,452 miles
    Test number
    613836222717
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail40,452 miles (+298)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,452 miles
    Test number
    491922415793
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass40,154 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    40,154 miles
    Test number
    927199025994
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Fail40,154 miles (+1,552)3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,154 miles
    Test number
    539869221810
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass38,602 miles (+3,808)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    38,602 miles
    Test number
    511806435010
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass34,794 miles (+4,556)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    34,794 miles
    Test number
    585122769151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass30,238 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    30,238 miles
    Test number
    277096425545
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  16. Fail30,238 miles (+2,441)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,238 miles
    Test number
    319510502824
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  17. Pass27,797 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    27,797 miles
    Test number
    689386023436

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail27,796 miles (+2,494)2 major2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,796 miles
    Test number
    143845150768
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords OUTER SIDE WALL (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases CORRODED (6.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  19. Pass25,302 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    25,302 miles
    Test number
    962687811770
    • AdvisoryOFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE DOOR MIRROR HOUSING COVERS MISSING
    • AdvisoryREAR EXHAUST CORRODED

  20. Fail25,302 miles (+1,251)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,302 miles
    Test number
    317210220060
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE DOOR MIRROR HOUSING COVERS MISSING
    • AdvisoryREAR EXHAUST CORRODED

  21. Pass24,051 miles (+2,163)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    24,051 miles
    Test number
    836569056668
    • AdvisoryAdvise front brake discs corroded and lipped.
    • AdvisoryAdvise fuel cap seal perished.
    • AdvisoryAdvise nearside rear tyre cut in sidewall.
    • AdvisoryAdvise rear brake pads inner wearing low and brake discs corroded.
    • AdvisoryAdvise rear exhaust box corroded and outer skin peeling away.

  22. Pass21,888 miles (+6,833)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    21,888 miles
    Test number
    546109985195
    • NoteAdvise both front tyres wearing unevenly.
    • NoteAdvise front and rear brake discs corroded.
    • NoteAdvise front brake pads wearing low.
    • NoteAdvise rear exhaust box corroded.

  23. Pass15,055 miles (+3,030)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2015
    Odometer
    15,055 miles
    Test number
    808030744176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass12,025 miles (+341)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    12,025 miles
    Test number
    276230773010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass11,684 miles (+568)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    11,684 miles
    Test number
    475820782043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass11,116 miles (+349)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    11,116 miles
    Test number
    826511781098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass10,767 miles (+471)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    10,767 miles
    Test number
    304081780074
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  28. Pass10,296 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    10,296 miles
    Test number
    930818879034
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  29. Fail10,296 miles (+283)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    10,296 miles
    Test number
    143098579031
    • FailureRear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  30. Pass10,013 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    10,013 miles
    Test number
    531013778096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail10,013 miles (+838)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    10,013 miles
    Test number
    933043078041
    • 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)

  32. Pass9,175 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    9,175 miles
    Test number
    494482187043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM52 YXE

Does LM52 YXE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM52 YXE is valid until 4 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM52 YXE?
The MOT on LM52 YXE is valid until 4 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM52 YXE done?
LM52 YXE was recorded at 65,402 miles at its MOT on 20 May 2026, an average of 2,935 miles a year.
Has LM52 YXE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM52 YXE has failed 11 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 14 May 2026.
Has the mileage on LM52 YXE 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 YXE find?
LM52 YXE passed its latest MOT on 20 May 2026 with 2 advisories: offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; oil leak, but not excessive.

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