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LB03 DVR

2003 BMW C1

Silver Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

23,999 mi
Last recorded23,999 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW C114,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB03 DVR
MakeBMW
ModelC1
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 23,999 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2024 23,758 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2023 23,012 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 22,483 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2021 22,223 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 22,046 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 21,979 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 21,662 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 21,266 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 21,266 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 20,782 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 20,753 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2011 19,159 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2010 17,242 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2010 17,242 miles

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

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Rear Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2009 16,093 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2009 16,093 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2008 14,242 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2008 14,242 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 17 Sep 2007 11,560 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 10,290 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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LB03 DVR is a 2003 BMW C1 in Silver with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 LB03 DVR, 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 LB03 DVR registered?

LB03 DVR is a 2003 BMW C1, first registered on 19 June 2003.

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