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Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc

LM54 GHXMOT history

LM54 GHX is a black petrol MINI first used on 9 Feb 2005. Its MOT is valid until 5 Oct 2027 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 116,059 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Oct 2026.

LM54 GHX black MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 5 Oct 2027
Mileage
116,059 mi
At MOT on 6 Oct 2026
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,882 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM54 GHX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
9 Feb 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM54 GHX was last recorded at 116,059 miles on 6 Oct 2026, 565 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
115,494 miles · 19 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
565 miles
Average per year
4,882 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 116,059 miles
  • 2025 – 115,494 miles
  • 2024 – 112,589 miles
  • 2023 – 101,034 miles
  • 2022 – 95,925 miles
  • 2020 – 95,036 miles
  • 2019 – 92,163 miles
  • 2018 – 91,962 miles
  • 2017 – 79,355 miles
  • 2016 – 74,704 miles
  • 2015 – 68,749 miles
  • 2014 – 61,459 miles
  • 2013 – 55,363 miles
  • 2012 – 49,575 miles
  • 2011 – 46,324 miles
  • 2010 – 43,128 miles
  • 2009 – 35,539 miles
  • 2008 – 24,937 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass116,059 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryBoth rar tyres worn and perished
  • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light on dash
  • AdvisoryOil leak from engine
  • AdvisoryTpms light on dash

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 Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

27 tests since 5 Feb 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass116,059 miles (+565)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    116,059 miles
    Test number
    988840342196
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth rar tyres worn and perished
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light on dash
    • AdvisoryOil leak from engine
    • AdvisoryTpms light on dash

  2. Pass115,494 miles (+14)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    115,494 miles
    Test number
    756602362957
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail115,480 miles (+2,891)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,480 miles
    Test number
    858970939781
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass112,589 miles (+7,296)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    112,589 miles
    Test number
    316533506730

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass105,293 miles (+4,259)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    105,293 miles
    Test number
    679878619335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass101,034 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    101,034 miles
    Test number
    172803031375

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail101,031 miles (+5,106)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,031 miles
    Test number
    302463880475
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working pump? (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass95,925 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    95,925 miles
    Test number
    151615126679
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front fog lamps have been painted over
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and Rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside reverse light not working
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Fail95,925 miles (+889)3 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,925 miles
    Test number
    577744961648
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front fog lamps have been painted over
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and Rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside reverse light not working
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass95,036 miles (+2,873)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    95,036 miles
    Test number
    347427987300
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass92,163 miles (+201)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    92,163 miles
    Test number
    250935220398
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass91,962 miles (+243)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    91,962 miles
    Test number
    938003106000
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Fail91,719 miles (+12,364)2 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,719 miles
    Test number
    825594622968
    • DangerousTyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousTyre has ply or cords exposed offside front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorObligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view offside (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSuspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front TCA (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass79,355 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    79,355 miles
    Test number
    899659442774
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre perishing slightly

  15. Fail79,355 miles (+4,651)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,355 miles
    Test number
    948224920369
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre perishing slightly

  16. Pass74,704 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    74,704 miles
    Test number
    668707470751
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear exhaust mountings deteriorated but system still adequately supported

  17. Fail74,704 miles (+5,955)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,704 miles
    Test number
    417240045678
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear exhaust mountings deteriorated but system still adequately supported

  18. Pass68,749 miles (+7,290)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    68,749 miles
    Test number
    148606325227
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteEml on
    • NoteLight mist of oil around engine
    • NoteNearside front fog lense damaged
    • NoteOffside front door mirror damaged

  19. Pass61,459 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    61,459 miles
    Test number
    927517524268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail61,457 miles (+6,094)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,457 miles
    Test number
    535927724253
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • NoteEngine light on

  21. Pass55,363 miles (+5,788)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    55,363 miles
    Test number
    235625333240
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass49,575 miles (+3,251)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    49,575 miles
    Test number
    416903542248
    • NoteOuter sills covered

  23. Pass46,324 miles (+3,196)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    46,324 miles
    Test number
    805989731268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass43,128 miles (+7,589)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    43,128 miles
    Test number
    272184600101
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  25. Pass35,539 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    35,539 miles
    Test number
    743233789044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail35,538 miles (+10,601)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,538 miles
    Test number
    391192989030
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  27. Pass24,937 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    24,937 miles
    Test number
    570306038068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM54 GHX

Does LM54 GHX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM54 GHX is valid until 5 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM54 GHX?
The MOT on LM54 GHX is valid until 5 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM54 GHX done?
LM54 GHX was recorded at 116,059 miles at its MOT on 6 Oct 2026, an average of 4,882 miles a year.
Has LM54 GHX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM54 GHX has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on LM54 GHX 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 LM54 GHX find?
LM54 GHX passed its latest MOT on 6 Oct 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: offside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded; both rar tyres worn and perished, and 3 more.

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