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LJ52 DLK

2002 BMW C1

Silver Petrol 176cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

19,343 mi
Last recorded19,343 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW C114,500 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ52 DLK
MakeBMW
ModelC1
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine176cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 19,343 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 19,047 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2019 18,456 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2017 17,712 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 16,692 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 14,372 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 12,549 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 10,531 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 10,531 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 9,261 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 18 Aug 2011 9,117 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2011 9,117 miles

Front Stop lamp missing (1.3.3a)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 8,975 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 8,631 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2008 8,116 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 8,116 miles

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 22 Sep 2007 7,522 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2007 7,506 miles

Stop lamp missing (1.3.3a)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2006 5,212 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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LJ52 DLK is a 2002 BMW C1 in Silver with a 176cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 LJ52 DLK, 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 LJ52 DLK registered?

LJ52 DLK is a 2002 BMW C1, first registered on 25 September 2002.

Is LJ52 DLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ52 DLK shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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