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LJ52 LFE

2002 BMW C1

Silver Petrol 176cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2023
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

46,586 mi
Last recorded46,586 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2022
Typical for 2002 BMW C114,500 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ52 LFE
MakeBMW
ModelC1
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine176cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2022 46,586 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2022 46,586 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2021 43,075 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2021 43,075 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Handlebar mounting so insecure that steering is adversely affected (2.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2019 38,286 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2018 33,639 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2018 33,639 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2017 30,575 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2017 30,575 miles

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

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.2.4)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Offside Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

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

Rear Brake reaction bracket insecure (3.2.A1j) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2016 28,323 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2010 23,601 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2008 17,820 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2008 17,757 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2007 15,025 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 13,464 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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LJ52 LFE is a 2002 BMW C1 in Silver with a 176cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LJ52 LFE, 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 LJ52 LFE registered?

LJ52 LFE is a 2002 BMW C1, first registered on 2 December 2002.

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