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LC04 EKA

2004 BMW C1

Black Petrol 176cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

38,630 mi
Last recorded38,630 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW C112,037 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC04 EKA
MakeBMW
ModelC1
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine176cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2017 38,630 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 34,644 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2016 34,644 miles

Centre Front Headlamp damaged and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Pass 16 Dec 2015 31,801 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 29,606 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2014 29,606 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Fail 27 Nov 2014 29,606 miles

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

Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2013 26,383 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

both grips ripped but still secure

Fail 12 Nov 2013 26,383 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

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

Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

both grips ripped but still secure

Pass 6 Dec 2012 24,276 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2012 24,276 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2011 18,844 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 15,339 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2010 15,339 miles

Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2009 11,439 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2009 11,439 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2008 6,773 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 12 Dec 2007 2,170 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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LC04 EKA is a 2004 BMW C1 in Black with a 176cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 LC04 EKA, 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 LC04 EKA registered?

LC04 EKA is a 2004 BMW C1, first registered on 8 April 2004.

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