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FJ52 XBN

2002 BMW C1

Silver Petrol 176cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

5,839 mi
Last recorded5,839 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW C114,500 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ52 XBN
MakeBMW
ModelC1
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine176cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 5,839 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 5,796 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 5,779 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 5,506 miles

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 1 Nov 2011 5,156 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 4,821 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 4,550 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2009 4,536 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2008 4,067 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2007 3,669 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 2,124 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2005 573 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2005 573 miles

Centre Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.4)

Centre Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

Rear position lamp insecure (1.1.1c)

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 XBN 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 XBN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FJ52 XBN registered?

FJ52 XBN is a 2002 BMW C1, first registered on 11 September 2002.

Is FJ52 XBN safe to buy?

The MOT history for FJ52 XBN shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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