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LD53 FJC

2003 BMW C1

Silver Petrol 176cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2011
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

22,489 mi
Last recorded22,489 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2010
Typical for 2003 BMW C114,330 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD53 FJC
MakeBMW
ModelC1
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine176cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2010 22,489 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 22,460 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2008 20,445 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 16,226 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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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LD53 FJC is a 2003 BMW C1 in Silver with a 176cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LD53 FJC, 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 LD53 FJC registered?

LD53 FJC is a 2003 BMW C1, first registered on 23 October 2003.

Is LD53 FJC safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD53 FJC shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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