CarVerify

Free Car Check

PL03 XBD

2003 BMW C1

Red Petrol 125cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

66,990 mi
Last recorded66,990 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW C114,330 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL03 XBD
MakeBMW
ModelC1
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 66,990 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2024 64,420 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2023 62,019 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2023 62,019 miles

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))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 59,325 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 56,647 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 54,522 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2020 54,522 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2019 51,825 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2019 51,825 miles

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))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 50,020 miles

Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2018 50,020 miles

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))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 47,377 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2017 47,377 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2016 45,209 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2016 45,209 miles

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)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 41,834 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 38,375 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2014 38,375 miles

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))

Pass 24 Sep 2013 35,635 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2012 32,682 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2011 29,137 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 29,137 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2010 25,250 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2010 25,250 miles

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)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 21,526 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2008 17,011 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 17,011 miles

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))

Pass 20 Sep 2007 12,667 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 8,509 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
Full BMW C1 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of PL03 XBD?

You can check the full history of PL03 XBD by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was PL03 XBD registered?

PL03 XBD is a 2003 BMW C1, first registered on 26 July 2003.

Is PL03 XBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for PL03 XBD shows 30 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does PL03 XBD have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on PL03 XBD. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.