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MA52 VCP

2002 BMW C1

Yellow Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2025
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

10,726 mi
Last recorded10,726 miles
Recorded on2 May 2024
Typical for 2002 BMW C114,500 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA52 VCP
MakeBMW
ModelC1
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 May 2024 10,726 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 10,726 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 10,065 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 9,862 miles

Offside Rear shock absorber bump stop missing

Fail 5 May 2021 9,862 miles

Offside Front Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear shock absorber bump stop missing

Pass 11 Mar 2020 8,073 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 8,027 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 7,925 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 7,831 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 7,288 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 7,039 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 6,314 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 5,857 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2011 5,857 miles

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

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

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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MA52 VCP is a 2002 BMW C1 in Yellow with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MA52 VCP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MA52 VCP registered?

MA52 VCP is a 2002 BMW C1, first registered on 30 September 2002.

Is MA52 VCP safe to buy?

The MOT history for MA52 VCP shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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