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LJ02 XCL

2002 BMW C1

Yellow Petrol 176cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

20,360 mi
Last recorded20,360 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW C114,500 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ02 XCL
MakeBMW
ModelC1
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine176cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 18 Nov 2025 20,360 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2024 19,881 miles

Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2023 19,437 miles

Coolant leak ()

Pass 9 May 2022 19,174 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 19,138 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2020 18,914 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2019 18,603 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 18,353 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 18,284 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 17,737 miles

wiper blade split.

Pass 8 May 2010 16,946 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 16,163 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 15,164 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2006 14,090 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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LJ02 XCL is a 2002 BMW C1 in Yellow with a 176cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 LJ02 XCL, 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 LJ02 XCL registered?

LJ02 XCL is a 2002 BMW C1, first registered on 27 March 2002.

Is LJ02 XCL safe to buy?

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