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CE52 BWH

2002 BMW C1

White Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2025
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

35,476 mi
Last recorded35,476 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2024
Typical for 2002 BMW C114,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE52 BWH
MakeBMW
ModelC1
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2024 35,476 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 34,720 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 34,643 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Lower Engine mounting/bracket bracket damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension attachment bracket/mounting slightly loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2019 33,228 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 31,310 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 29,763 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2017 29,763 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 11 May 2016 27,750 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Fail 10 May 2016 27,750 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a severely juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Motorcycle structure insecure and likely to affect the correct functioning of the steering or braking engine mount bearings loose (6.1.1c)

Front Brake disc(s) excessively scored (3.2.A1l) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii)) DANGEROUS

Handlebar mounting excessively deteriorated (flexible type) (2.1.1d) DANGEROUS

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Pass 29 May 2015 25,905 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 29 May 2015 25,905 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Front Wheel has an excessively eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 20 Jun 2014 24,418 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014 24,418 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 22,585 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 7 Jun 2013 22,585 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Brake disc(s) excessively pitted (3.2.A1l) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc(s) excessively scored (3.2.A1l) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) DANGEROUS

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 20,898 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 13 Jun 2012 20,820 miles

Headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp switch faulty (1.2.4)

Pass 4 Jun 2011 18,134 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 4 Jun 2011 18,134 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 5 Jun 2010 15,524 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 12 May 2009 13,119 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 13,119 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 26 Apr 2008 11,065 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2008 11,065 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2007 8,372 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2006 5,775 miles

How Reliable is the BMW C1?

Based on 12,168 MOT tests across 1,391 vehicles.

81.0%
Pass Rate
1,054
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
1,391
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 519
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 275
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 262
Brake disc(s) excessively worn 134
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 132
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CE52 BWH is a 2002 BMW C1 in White with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

Across all 2002 BMW C1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.7% with a typical mileage of 14,500 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW C1 fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 519 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CE52 BWH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW C1 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 24 years old, this BMW C1 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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CE52 BWH is a 2002 BMW C1, first registered on 29 November 2002.

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