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LR53 VNH

2003 BMW C1

Silver Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

38,365 mi
Last recorded38,365 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW C114,330 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR53 VNH
MakeBMW
ModelC1
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2018 38,365 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))

Front Inner Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Outer Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 29 Sep 2018 38,364 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre has a lump or bulge caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front Inner Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Outer Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 34,511 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 30,510 miles

front brake disc worn

rear drake disc worn

Pass 6 Oct 2014 24,940 miles

FRONT/REAR TYRE HAVE WORN UNEVEN

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

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

PANELS RESTRICK VIEW TO TEST

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

Fail 6 Oct 2014 24,940 miles

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

FRONT/REAR TYRE HAVE WORN UNEVEN

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

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

PANELS RESTRICK VIEW TO TEST

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

Pass 8 Oct 2013 20,084 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Fail 7 Sep 2012 14,891 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 14,891 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 9,851 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 7,446 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 4,211 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 3,753 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 7 Feb 2007 2,906 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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LR53 VNH is a 2003 BMW C1 in Silver with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 LR53 VNH, 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 LR53 VNH registered?

LR53 VNH is a 2003 BMW C1, first registered on 6 October 2003.

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