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LT53 DPO

2003 BMW C1

Silver Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

24,429 mi
Last recorded24,429 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 BMW C114,330 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT53 DPO
MakeBMW
ModelC1
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2023 24,429 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 24,421 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 24,247 miles
Fail 9 May 2020 24,208 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Mar 2019 23,880 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2018 23,752 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2018 23,752 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2017 23,660 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 23,014 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2016 23,014 miles

Registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jan 2015 19,929 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 16,128 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 12,745 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 8,999 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2012 8,999 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 5,513 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 5,442 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 4,637 miles

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

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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LT53 DPO is a 2003 BMW C1 in Silver with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LT53 DPO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LT53 DPO registered?

LT53 DPO is a 2003 BMW C1, first registered on 12 September 2003.

Is LT53 DPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LT53 DPO shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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