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LM52 CYK

2002 BMW C1

Red Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

42,345 mi
Last recorded42,345 miles
Recorded on30 May 2017
Typical for 2002 BMW C114,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM52 CYK
MakeBMW
ModelC1
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 30 May 2017 42,345 miles

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

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

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

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

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

Fail 21 Apr 2017 42,341 miles

Nearside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

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

Rear suspension bush has excessive free play engine mounts (2.4.A2a(i))

Registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 41,897 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 29 May 2012 41,857 miles

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

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Stop lamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.3.3a)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 11 May 2011 40,069 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 33,941 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2010 33,941 miles

Front Wheel has an excessively eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2009 25,423 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2008 21,552 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

front tyre has lump running around the offside

Fail 12 Jun 2008 21,552 miles

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

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

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

front tyre has lump running around the offside

Pass 24 Apr 2007 17,594 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 14,710 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

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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LM52 CYK is a 2002 BMW C1 in Red with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 LM52 CYK, 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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LM52 CYK is a 2002 BMW C1, first registered on 29 November 2002.

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