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KG52 WDC

2002 BMW C1

Black Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

45,258 mi
Last recorded45,258 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW C114,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG52 WDC
MakeBMW
ModelC1
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 45,258 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 41,306 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 38,740 miles

Stop lamp damaged but function not impaired (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

Fail 1 Sep 2022 38,740 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp damaged but function not impaired (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 36,532 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2021 36,532 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2020 33,141 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 27,621 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2018 27,621 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 26,171 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 26,012 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 49,423 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Pass 6 Jan 2015 46,676 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2014 46,675 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) DANGEROUS

fork oil leaking om to brake disc and caliper

Pass 11 Nov 2013 45,242 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2013 45,242 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

Headlamp switch faulty (1.2.4)

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

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

Fail 1 Feb 2013 41,274 miles

Centre Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Centre Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Centre Rear Rear suspension bush excessively deteriorated (2.4.A2a(i))

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Fail 12 Sep 2012 41,115 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Rear suspension bearing excessively deteriorated (2.4A.2a(i))

Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 21 Sep 2011 35,507 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2011 35,507 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2010 34,204 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

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

Fail 3 Jun 2010 34,112 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2009 30,013 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 29,995 miles

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

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 21,086 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2008 21,085 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2007 20,378 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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KG52 WDC is a 2002 BMW C1 in Black with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 KG52 WDC, 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 KG52 WDC registered?

KG52 WDC is a 2002 BMW C1, first registered on 23 December 2002.

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