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LB53 OAY

2004 BMW C1

Silver Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

19,701 mi
Last recorded19,701 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW C112,037 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB53 OAY
MakeBMW
ModelC1
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 19,701 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2025 19,518 miles

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))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 16,742 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 14,656 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2020 13,927 miles

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))

Fail 27 Dec 2020 13,927 miles

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))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 12,270 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2020 12,270 miles

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))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 10,569 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2019 32,352 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Dec 2017 9,649 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2016 8,072 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 7,375 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2015 7,375 miles

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)

Pass 12 Oct 2014 7,213 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 6,763 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 6,149 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2012 5,985 miles

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))

Pass 23 Sep 2010 5,387 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2009 4,471 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 3,655 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2008 3,655 miles

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)

Fail 15 Nov 2008 3,634 miles

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)

Pass 7 Nov 2007 2,723 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2006 1,610 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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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.

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