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LS02 AVV

2002 BMW C1

Red Petrol 176cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

25,525 mi
Last recorded25,525 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW C114,500 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS02 AVV
MakeBMW
ModelC1
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine176cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 25,525 miles

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

Front Wipe blade doesnt clear screen very well

Pass 14 Dec 2024 25,472 miles

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

Wiper blade worn

Pass 18 Nov 2023 25,177 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2022 24,913 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2021 24,463 miles

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

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

Rear Position lamp damaged but function not impaired (4.2.1 (c) (ii))

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

Fail 24 Jul 2021 24,463 miles

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

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

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

Rear Position lamp damaged but function not impaired (4.2.1 (c) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2019 24,169 miles

rear disc thin

Pass 11 Nov 2017 23,305 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 22,838 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2015 22,635 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Fail 1 Jul 2015 22,415 miles

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2014 21,695 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2013 21,564 miles

Front Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2012 21,552 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2010 20,855 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2009 20,552 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2009 20,547 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

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

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 2 Jul 2008 19,575 miles

Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 25 Jun 2007 18,123 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2007 18,155 miles

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

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Rear suspension bush excessively deteriorated (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Rear suspension has corrosion which reduces the strength of a load bearing member or its supporting structure. (2.4.A.2d)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2006 15,243 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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LS02 AVV is a 2002 BMW C1 in Red with a 176cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 LS02 AVV, 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 LS02 AVV registered?

LS02 AVV is a 2002 BMW C1, first registered on 10 June 2002.

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