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Yellow · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc

LM54 UUWMOT history

LM54 UUW is a yellow petrol MINI first used on 28 Jan 2005. Its MOT is valid until 11 Feb 2027 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 136,635 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Feb 2026.

LM54 UUW yellow MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 11 Feb 2027
Mileage
136,635 mi
At MOT on 6 Feb 2026
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,620 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM54 UUW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
28 Jan 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM54 UUW was last recorded at 136,635 miles on 6 Feb 2026, 3,134 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
133,501 miles · 14 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
3,134 miles
Average per year
6,620 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 136,635 miles
  • 2025 – 133,501 miles
  • 2024 – 132,211 miles
  • 2023 – 131,917 miles
  • 2022 – 125,980 miles
  • 2021 – 119,288 miles
  • 2020 – 115,261 miles
  • 2019 – 111,973 miles
  • 2018 – 104,619 miles
  • 2017 – 100,230 miles
  • 2016 – 95,377 miles
  • 2015 – 86,482 miles
  • 2014 – 77,352 miles
  • 2013 – 69,279 miles
  • 2012 – 54,631 miles
  • 2011 – 37,863 miles
  • 2010 – 35,340 miles
  • 2009 – 31,089 miles
  • 2008 – 24,057 miles
  • 2007 – 16,540 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass136,635 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear axel corroded

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 Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011

Full MOT history

27 tests since 17 Dec 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass136,635 miles (+3,134)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    136,635 miles
    Test number
    220182436864
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axel corroded

  2. Pass133,501 miles (+1,290)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    133,501 miles
    Test number
    920017878639
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass132,211 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    132,211 miles
    Test number
    780071215894

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail132,211 miles (+294)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,211 miles
    Test number
    594221471522
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass131,917 miles (+5,937)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    131,917 miles
    Test number
    458692910002
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively All. (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All. (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust heat shield corroded / deteriorated.
    • AdvisoryVehicle under-cover's present.

  6. Pass125,980 miles (+6,692)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    125,980 miles
    Test number
    348097276725
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective rear rubbers both deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit + wearing inner edge. 175/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass119,288 miles (+4,027)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    119,288 miles
    Test number
    499991435412
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit on outer edge, 175/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryCentre heatshield not fully secure

  8. Pass115,261 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    115,261 miles
    Test number
    139966400428
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Fail115,261 miles (+3,288)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,261 miles
    Test number
    572057406574
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass111,973 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    111,973 miles
    Test number
    283915977162
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Fail111,973 miles (+7,354)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,973 miles
    Test number
    548085109473
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass104,619 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2019
    Odometer
    104,619 miles
    Test number
    905927457985

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail104,619 miles (+4,389)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,619 miles
    Test number
    544723311655
    • 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)

  14. Pass100,230 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    100,230 miles
    Test number
    288323142548
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Fail100,230 miles (+4,853)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,230 miles
    Test number
    869099275265
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush console bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass95,377 miles (+8,895)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    95,377 miles
    Test number
    808000381732

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass86,482 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    86,482 miles
    Test number
    976537445158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail86,452 miles (+9,100)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,452 miles
    Test number
    525237945116
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  19. Pass77,352 miles (+8,073)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    77,352 miles
    Test number
    649187364185
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteLight surface underbody corrosion to rear

  20. Pass69,279 miles (+14,648)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    69,279 miles
    Test number
    318732933450

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass54,631 miles (+16,768)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    54,631 miles
    Test number
    669166722269
    • NoteRear exhaust box corroded

  22. Pass37,863 miles (+2,523)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    37,863 miles
    Test number
    957072951214
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  23. Pass35,340 miles (+4,251)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    35,340 miles
    Test number
    801359410359
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteFuel cap seal starting to split

  24. Pass31,089 miles (+7,032)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    31,089 miles
    Test number
    460560139415

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass24,057 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    24,057 miles
    Test number
    111765148372

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail24,057 miles (+7,517)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,057 miles
    Test number
    274424248328
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

  27. Pass16,540 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    16,540 miles
    Test number
    510201657324

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM54 UUW

Does LM54 UUW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM54 UUW is valid until 11 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM54 UUW?
The MOT on LM54 UUW is valid until 11 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM54 UUW done?
LM54 UUW was recorded at 136,635 miles at its MOT on 6 Feb 2026, an average of 6,620 miles a year.
Has LM54 UUW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM54 UUW has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on LM54 UUW 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 UUW find?
LM54 UUW passed its latest MOT on 6 Feb 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside rear lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside rear lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

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