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LR03 XGE

2003 BMW C1

Yellow Petrol 176cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

7,912 mi
Last recorded7,912 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW C114,330 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR03 XGE
MakeBMW
ModelC1
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine176cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 7,912 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2025 7,838 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2024 7,781 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2023 7,678 miles

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

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Perishing (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 7,652 miles

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

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

Front Tyre perishing

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Perishing (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 7,578 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 7,553 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 15 Mar 2019 7,547 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit front and rear (1.1.13 (a))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2018 7,454 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 7,282 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 7,098 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 6,824 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 5,804 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 5,531 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 25,766 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 24,216 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2009 24,216 miles

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

Rear wheel spindle securing nut(s) loose (2.4.A.2b)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2008 21,386 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 21,386 miles

Front position lamp missing (1.1.1a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 17,584 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 13,501 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2006 13,501 miles

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

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

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

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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LR03 XGE is a 2003 BMW C1 in Yellow with a 176cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 LR03 XGE, 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 LR03 XGE registered?

LR03 XGE is a 2003 BMW C1, first registered on 25 April 2003.

Is LR03 XGE safe to buy?

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