MOT Status
ValidMileage
66,990 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS
Offside Engine mounting/bracket fractured (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Engine mounting/bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))
Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Nearside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Nearside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Handlebar mounting excessively deteriorated (flexible type) (2.1.1d)
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
Nearside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Hydraulic brake control creeps under load. (3.1.4a)
Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)
Headlamp switch faulty (1.2.4)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)
Rear Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)
Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Offside Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
How Reliable is the BMW C1?
Based on 12,168 MOT tests across 1,391 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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PL03 XBD is a 2003 BMW C1 in Red with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 PL03 XBD, 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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PL03 XBD is a 2003 BMW C1, first registered on 26 July 2003.
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