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LB03 TYV

2003 BMW C1

Yellow Petrol 176cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

54,483 mi
Last recorded54,483 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 BMW C114,330 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB03 TYV
MakeBMW
ModelC1
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine176cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2022 54,483 miles

Front front widow sceen cracked

Fail 31 Aug 2022 54,479 miles

Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Front front widow sceen cracked

Pass 11 Aug 2021 54,499 miles

Front Windscreen cracked but does not obsure drivers view of the road

Pass 24 Aug 2020 54,086 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2020 54,086 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2019 50,386 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 50,170 miles
Fail 29 May 2018 50,163 miles

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

no washers for windscreen

Pass 20 Apr 2016 44,486 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2016 44,486 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2015 37,842 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Jun 2015 37,842 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2014 35,228 miles

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

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

Fail 20 May 2014 35,228 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2013 30,480 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2013 30,480 miles

Rear Brake reaction bracket securing bolt(s) loose (3.2.A1j) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jun 2012 26,499 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 23,450 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2011 234,580 miles

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

Nearside 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))

Pass 6 Aug 2010 20,810 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2010 20,810 miles

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

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

Headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Pass 3 Aug 2009 19,035 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 15,416 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 12,445 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 10,125 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 TYV is a 2003 BMW C1 in Yellow with a 176cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 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 LB03 TYV, 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 TYV registered?

LB03 TYV is a 2003 BMW C1, first registered on 12 August 2003.

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