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NG03 LUB

2003 BMW C1

Red Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

16,137 mi
Last recorded16,137 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW C114,330 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG03 LUB
MakeBMW
ModelC1
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 16,137 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2025 16,010 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2025 15,992 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Pass 15 Mar 2024 15,665 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 15,229 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 14,897 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 14,298 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 13,591 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 11,785 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 10,149 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2016 8,705 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 7,626 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2012 5,514 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2011 4,296 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 2,985 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 2,368 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 2,355 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

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

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

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 1,316 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 1 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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NG03 LUB is a 2003 BMW C1 in Red with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 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 NG03 LUB, 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 NG03 LUB registered?

NG03 LUB is a 2003 BMW C1, first registered on 22 May 2003.

Is NG03 LUB safe to buy?

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