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LG03 ARZ

2003 BMW C1

Black Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

796 mi
Last recorded796 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW C114,330 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG03 ARZ
MakeBMW
ModelC1
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 796 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2024
Pass 6 Jun 2023 16,572 miles

Front wiper faulty

hazrds inop

Fail 27 May 2023 16,541 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Bare wire from starter solinoid

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Battery loose

Pass 5 Nov 2019 15,460 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2019 15,460 miles

Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 12,051 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2017 10,788 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 10,767 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 10,638 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 9,855 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2014 9,855 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2013 8,771 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 8,034 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 6,830 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 5,823 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2010 5,821 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2009 4,893 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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LG03 ARZ is a 2003 BMW C1 in Black with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LG03 ARZ, 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 LG03 ARZ registered?

LG03 ARZ is a 2003 BMW C1, first registered on 28 March 2003.

Is LG03 ARZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG03 ARZ shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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