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LC52 OEO

2002 BMW C1

Silver Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2023
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

13,310 mi
Last recorded13,310 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2022
Typical for 2002 BMW C114,500 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC52 OEO
MakeBMW
ModelC1
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2022 13,310 miles

Engine oil leak

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 13,293 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Jun 2020 13,130 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 May 2019 12,854 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2018 12,525 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 1 Nov 2017 12,494 miles

Headlamp aim not tested no discernable beam pattern (1.6)

Headlamp deteriorated and function impaired no dip beam pattern (1.2.3a)

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

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 7 Nov 2016 12,278 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2016 12,278 miles

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim headlamp damaged and function impaired (1.2.3a)

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

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

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

Fail 9 Sep 2016 12,274 miles

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

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. NO DAMPING! (2.3.6c) DANGEROUS

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired no beam pattern/bulb holder not located (1.2.3a) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged starting to perish (4.1.2c)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 18 Jul 2015 11,617 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2014 3,411 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 3,002 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2006 2,914 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2006 2,914 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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LC52 OEO is a 2002 BMW C1 in Silver with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LC52 OEO, 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 LC52 OEO registered?

LC52 OEO is a 2002 BMW C1, first registered on 2 December 2002.

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