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HN53 VYM

2003 BMW C1

Yellow Petrol 176cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

41,456 mi
Last recorded41,456 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW C114,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN53 VYM
MakeBMW
ModelC1
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine176cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 41,456 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))

Pass 14 May 2024 40,313 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 38,649 miles

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

SLIGHT PLAY IN HANDLEBAR MOUNT.

Pass 11 Mar 2022 36,270 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 33,986 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 33,718 miles

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 33,130 miles

Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 8 Sep 2016 30,595 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2015 27,631 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 27,053 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2013 26,911 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2013 26,911 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 26,288 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 24,832 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 23,336 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 21,692 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 18,710 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2007 12,330 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 12 Oct 2007 12,330 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 7,791 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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HN53 VYM is a 2003 BMW C1 in Yellow with a 176cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2003 BMW C1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.8% with a typical mileage of 14,330 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 HN53 VYM, 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 23 years old, this BMW C1 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was HN53 VYM registered?

HN53 VYM is a 2003 BMW C1, first registered on 11 October 2003.

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