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Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

LM52 ZGVMOT history

LM52 ZGV is a black petrol MINI first used on 17 Feb 2003. Its MOT is valid until 26 Oct 2027 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 96,881 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Oct 2026.

LM52 ZGV black MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 26 Oct 2027
Mileage
96,881 mi
At MOT on 26 Oct 2026
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,930 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM52 ZGV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
17 Feb 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM52 ZGV was last recorded at 96,881 miles on 26 Oct 2026, 110 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
96,771 miles · 27 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
110 miles
Average per year
3,930 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 96,881 miles
  • 2025 – 96,771 miles
  • 2023 – 95,231 miles
  • 2021 – 92,036 miles
  • 2020 – 88,929 miles
  • 2019 – 87,132 miles
  • 2018 – 83,814 miles
  • 2017 – 80,319 miles
  • 2016 – 78,817 miles
  • 2015 – 77,401 miles
  • 2014 – 75,286 miles
  • 2013 – 69,227 miles
  • 2012 – 59,426 miles
  • 2011 – 48,227 miles
  • 2010 – 40,398 miles
  • 2009 – 33,868 miles
  • 2008 – 24,761 miles
  • 2007 – 19,354 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass96,881 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

27 tests since 1 Feb 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass96,881 miles (+110)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    96,881 miles
    Test number
    602490212620
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass96,771 miles3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    96,771 miles
    Test number
    617450596625
    • MinorNearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail96,771 miles (+1,540)5 major3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,771 miles
    Test number
    660831516936
    • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass95,231 miles (+3,195)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    95,231 miles
    Test number
    376914921617
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass92,036 miles (+3,107)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    92,036 miles
    Test number
    877927086855
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass88,929 miles (+1,797)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    88,929 miles
    Test number
    965645273230
    • AdvisoryNearside 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))

  7. Pass87,132 miles (+3,318)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    87,132 miles
    Test number
    270129134755

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass83,814 miles (+3,495)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    83,814 miles
    Test number
    153906125349

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass80,319 miles (+1,502)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    80,319 miles
    Test number
    822933382709

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass78,817 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    78,817 miles
    Test number
    339285621092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail78,817 miles (+1,416)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,817 miles
    Test number
    264227440308
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

  12. Pass77,401 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    77,401 miles
    Test number
    339730275146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail77,401 miles (+2,115)9 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,401 miles
    Test number
    607367165186
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Rear 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)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  14. Pass75,286 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2015
    Odometer
    75,286 miles
    Test number
    139389744114
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteExhaust tailbox deteriorating
    • NoteFront brake discs getting thin and worn

  15. Fail75,286 miles (+6,059)4 failures2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,286 miles
    Test number
    379187044102
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteExhaust tailbox deteriorating
    • NoteFront brake discs getting thin and worn
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  16. Pass69,227 miles (+49)2 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    69,227 miles
    Test number
    185236783425
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres wearing on inner edges
    • NoteExhaust tailbox deteriorated
    • NoteFuel cap seal starting to perish
    • NoteNearside front lower suspension arm bush (rear) detriorated on pass/fail limit, Recommend repair
    • NoteNearside front side light/indicator lense cracked

  17. Fail69,178 miles (+9,752)1 failure2 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,178 miles
    Test number
    175271983025
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres wearing on inner edges
    • NoteEngine management light on
    • NoteExhaust tailbox deteriorated
    • NoteFuel cap seal starting to perish
    • NoteNearside front lower suspension arm bush (rear) detriorated on pass/fail limit, Recommend repair
    • NoteNearside front side light/indicator lense cracked

  18. Pass59,426 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    59,426 miles
    Test number
    266391612457

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail59,426 miles (+11,199)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,426 miles
    Test number
    966060112191
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  20. Pass48,227 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    48,227 miles
    Test number
    518193201163
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteOil leak from engine, seems to be coming from sump gasket

  21. Fail48,227 miles (+7,829)1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,227 miles
    Test number
    976183801108
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteOil leak from engine, seems to be coming from sump gasket

  22. Pass40,398 miles (+6,530)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    40,398 miles
    Test number
    101886210137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass33,868 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    33,868 miles
    Test number
    674540929125
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  24. Fail33,868 miles (+9,107)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,868 miles
    Test number
    621270029119
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass24,761 miles (+5,407)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    24,761 miles
    Test number
    411098588088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass19,354 miles (+23)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    19,354 miles
    Test number
    532557737053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail19,331 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,331 miles
    Test number
    160562537027
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LM52 ZGV

Does LM52 ZGV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM52 ZGV is valid until 26 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM52 ZGV?
The MOT on LM52 ZGV is valid until 26 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM52 ZGV done?
LM52 ZGV was recorded at 96,881 miles at its MOT on 26 Oct 2026, an average of 3,930 miles a year.
Has LM52 ZGV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM52 ZGV has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LM52 ZGV 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 ZGV find?
LM52 ZGV passed its latest MOT on 26 Oct 2026 with 1 advisory: offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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