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Red · Petrol · 2002 · 1,598 cc

LX52 NBEMOT history

LX52 NBE is a red petrol MINI first used on 23 Sept 2002. Its MOT is valid until 29 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 23 MOT tests, with 41,326 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Nov 2025.

LX52 NBE red MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 29 Nov 2026
Mileage
41,326 mi
At MOT on 27 Nov 2025
MOT tests
23
20 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,227 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX52 NBE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
23 Sept 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
27 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX52 NBE was last recorded at 41,326 miles on 27 Nov 2025, 159 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
41,167 miles · 29 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
159 miles
Average per year
1,227 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 41,326 miles
  • 2024 – 41,167 miles
  • 2023 – 41,100 miles
  • 2022 – 41,041 miles
  • 2021 – 40,807 miles
  • 2020 – 40,656 miles
  • 2019 – 40,398 miles
  • 2018 – 39,734 miles
  • 2017 – 39,147 miles
  • 2016 – 37,829 miles
  • 2015 – 36,984 miles
  • 2014 – 35,005 miles
  • 2013 – 33,259 miles
  • 2012 – 31,506 miles
  • 2011 – 29,499 miles
  • 2010 – 27,456 miles
  • 2009 – 25,475 miles
  • 2008 – 23,972 miles
  • 2007 – 20,410 miles
  • 2006 – 17,803 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass41,326 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Front brake discs pitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside front upper brake pipe corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Oil leak but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

23 tests since 23 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass41,326 miles (+159)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    41,326 miles
    Test number
    643955409467
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass41,167 miles (+67)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    41,167 miles
    Test number
    434487843322
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass41,100 miles (+59)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    41,100 miles
    Test number
    222733382648
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass41,041 miles (+10)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    41,041 miles
    Test number
    508256227575
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs pitted
    • AdvisoryOffside front upper brake pipe corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak but not excessive

  5. Fail41,031 miles (+224)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,031 miles
    Test number
    174776292021
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs pitted
    • AdvisoryOffside front upper brake pipe corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak but not excessive

  6. Pass40,807 miles (+151)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    40,807 miles
    Test number
    176625454338

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass40,656 miles (+258)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    40,656 miles
    Test number
    296287826033
    • 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))

  8. Pass40,398 miles (+664)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    40,398 miles
    Test number
    741995007312
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass39,734 miles (+587)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    39,734 miles
    Test number
    411370342647

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass39,147 miles (+1,318)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    39,147 miles
    Test number
    500466367654
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre inner edge
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  11. Pass37,829 miles (+845)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    37,829 miles
    Test number
    916143273828
    • AdvisoryN/s/r tyre inner edge getting low

  12. Pass36,984 miles (+1,979)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    36,984 miles
    Test number
    617780650585

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass35,005 miles (+1,746)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    35,005 miles
    Test number
    475468904432

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass33,259 miles (+1,753)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    33,259 miles
    Test number
    319175113326
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass31,506 miles (+21)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    31,506 miles
    Test number
    136251222318

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail31,485 miles (+1,986)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,485 miles
    Test number
    466779312450
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  17. Pass29,499 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    29,499 miles
    Test number
    207754831393
    • NoteFront brake discs pitted on inner surface

  18. Fail29,499 miles (+2,043)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,499 miles
    Test number
    176764731389
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • NoteFront brake discs pitted on inner surface

  19. Pass27,456 miles (+1,981)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    27,456 miles
    Test number
    234209110327
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteFront brake discs slightly corroded
    • NoteNearside front tyre is wearing slightly on the outer edge

  20. Pass25,475 miles (+1,503)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    25,475 miles
    Test number
    880660399285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass23,972 miles (+3,562)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    23,972 miles
    Test number
    350592898218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass20,410 miles (+2,607)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    20,410 miles
    Test number
    102159377261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass17,803 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    17,803 miles
    Test number
    631436466243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LX52 NBE

Does LX52 NBE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LX52 NBE is valid until 29 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LX52 NBE?
The MOT on LX52 NBE is valid until 29 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LX52 NBE done?
LX52 NBE was recorded at 41,326 miles at its MOT on 27 Nov 2025, an average of 1,227 miles a year.
Has LX52 NBE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX52 NBE has failed 3 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on LX52 NBE 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 LX52 NBE find?
LX52 NBE passed its latest MOT on 27 Nov 2025 with 3 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both; rear vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced.

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