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LA02 GXN

2002 BMW C1

Red Petrol 176cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

21,313 mi
Last recorded21,313 miles
Recorded on2 May 2024
Typical for 2002 BMW C114,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA02 GXN
MakeBMW
ModelC1
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine176cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Fail 2 May 2024 21,313 miles

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2023 21,021 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2022 20,641 miles

Rear Suspension arm ball joint worn, but not excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 6 May 2022 20,641 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Suspension arm ball joint worn, but not excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 13 May 2021 20,160 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

advise front damping reduced

Pass 13 May 2020 20,067 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Position lamp damaged but function not impaired (4.2.1 (c) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 May 2019 19,899 miles

Central Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

rear tail lamp lense damaged

Pass 5 May 2018 18,757 miles

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

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

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 5 May 2017 17,616 miles

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

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Rear position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 16,594 miles

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

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

rear fender is slightly insecure

Pass 24 Apr 2015 15,607 miles

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

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Steering linkage has slight free play (2.2.2)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 9 May 2014 14,886 miles

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

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

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

Rear position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 13,907 miles

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

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

Front position lamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 31 Jan 2012 13,475 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Offside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear position lamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jan 2011 12,562 miles

Front position lamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Rear position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jan 2010 11,324 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 5 Jan 2010

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Pass 29 Jan 2009
Pass 31 Jan 2008
Fail 31 Jan 2008

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

Pass 16 Nov 2006 9,029 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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LA02 GXN is a 2002 BMW C1 in Red with a 176cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 LA02 GXN, 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 LA02 GXN registered?

LA02 GXN is a 2002 BMW C1, first registered on 5 August 2002.

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