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LJ02 CHK

2002 BMW C1

Silver Petrol 176cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

26,438 mi
Last recorded26,438 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2022
Typical for 2002 BMW C114,500 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ02 CHK
MakeBMW
ModelC1
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine176cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2022 26,438 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 25,980 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2019 24,795 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 24,621 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 24,484 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2016 24,484 miles

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

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2015 23,253 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Offside Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Fail 19 Aug 2015 23,253 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.2.4)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Nearside Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Offside Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 22,451 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013
Fail 4 Mar 2013

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

Pass 9 Mar 2012 21,689 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 18,975 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 16,134 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 16,134 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2007 12,978 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 12,978 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2006 10,348 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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LJ02 CHK is a 2002 BMW C1 in Silver with a 176cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2002 BMW C1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.7% with a typical mileage of 14,500 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 LJ02 CHK, 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 24 years old, this BMW C1 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LJ02 CHK registered?

LJ02 CHK is a 2002 BMW C1, first registered on 11 July 2002.

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