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FJ52 VOT

2002 BMW C1

Silver Petrol 176cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2021
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

27,936 mi
Last recorded27,936 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2020
Typical for 2002 BMW C114,500 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ52 VOT
MakeBMW
ModelC1
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine176cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2020 27,936 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 26,424 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 25,211 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 25,141 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 25,100 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 24,889 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2015 24,889 miles

Front Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Pass 16 Nov 2014 24,705 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2014 24,705 miles

Headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 30 Nov 2013 24,462 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 23,853 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 22,789 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2006 18,741 miles

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

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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FJ52 VOT is a 2002 BMW C1 in Silver with a 176cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FJ52 VOT, 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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What year was FJ52 VOT registered?

FJ52 VOT is a 2002 BMW C1, first registered on 6 September 2002.

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