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LC53 YCD

2003 BMW C1

White Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 BMW C114,330 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC53 YCD
MakeBMW
ModelC1
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2015
Fail 6 Oct 2015

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

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Motorcycle structure insecure and likely to affect the correct functioning of the steering or braking engine mounting spacers missing on n/s part missing on o/s (6.1.1c)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2014 28,870 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 28,665 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 24 Apr 2013 28,665 miles

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

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 25 Nov 2011 25,275 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Nov 2011 25,275 miles

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2010 20,700 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 16,300 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 12,657 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 11,023 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2007 11,023 miles

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

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 YCD is a 2003 BMW C1 in White with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YCD, 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 LC53 YCD registered?

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

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