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LY03 XGH

2003 BMW C1

Yellow Petrol 176cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 BMW C114,330 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY03 XGH
MakeBMW
ModelC1
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine176cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2026
Pass 1 Aug 2025
Pass 29 Jul 2024 62,159 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2024 62,159 miles

Front Forks excessively corroded (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Rear Stop lamp lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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Pass 7 Jul 2023 54,503 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 51,407 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 49,849 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2020 49,782 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2019 49,191 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2018 48,992 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Jul 2018 48,992 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2017 48,238 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jul 2017 48,221 miles

Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)

Headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2016 47,009 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2015 44,215 miles

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

Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

Fail 4 Jul 2015 44,215 miles

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

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

Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2014 41,522 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 39,295 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2013 39,295 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 34,358 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Nearside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

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

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

front tyre has light cracking

Pass 26 Jul 2011 31,046 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2011 31,045 miles

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

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2010 28,018 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 28,018 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Nearside Rear shock absorber insecurely mounted (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 15 Jun 2009 20,501 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2008 15,836 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 9,898 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 5,899 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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LY03 XGH is a 2003 BMW C1 in Yellow with a 176cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LY03 XGH, 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 LY03 XGH registered?

LY03 XGH is a 2003 BMW C1, first registered on 17 July 2003.

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