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LC53 YBY

2003 BMW C1

Black Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

40,500 mi
Last recorded40,500 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 BMW C114,330 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC53 YBY
MakeBMW
ModelC1
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc
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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2019 40,500 miles

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

Front slightly reduced damping on front suspension

Pass 3 Jun 2017 39,806 miles

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

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Rear position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Fail 26 May 2017 39,806 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Rear position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Pass 9 Apr 2016 35,939 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Rear position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 28 Feb 2015 32,669 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2015 32,669 miles

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

battery about to fall out onto rear wheel

Pass 7 Dec 2013 29,090 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2013 29,090 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

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

Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Pass 29 Dec 2012 26,636 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Dec 2012 26,636 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2011 23,654 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2010 18,919 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2010 18,919 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2009 15,410 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 11,506 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 7,854 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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LC53 YBY is a 2003 BMW C1 in Black with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 LC53 YBY, 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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LC53 YBY is a 2003 BMW C1, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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