MOT Status
ValidMileage
19,701 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))
Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)
Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)
Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)
Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
How Reliable is the BMW C1?
Based on 12,168 MOT tests across 1,391 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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LB53 OAY is a 2004 BMW C1 in Silver with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.
Across all 2004 BMW C1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.4% with a typical mileage of 12,037 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 LB53 OAY, 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 22 years old, this BMW C1 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was LB53 OAY registered?
LB53 OAY is a 2004 BMW C1, first registered on 19 January 2004.
Is LB53 OAY safe to buy?
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