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RK02 HRW

2002 BMW C1

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

18,178 mi
Last recorded18,178 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW C114,500 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK02 HRW
MakeBMW
ModelC1
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 18,178 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 17,761 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2023 17,761 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2022 16,338 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 14 Jul 2022 16,226 miles

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jul 2021 15,421 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2020 15,006 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 14,235 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 9,732 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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RK02 HRW is a 2002 BMW C1 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 RK02 HRW, 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 RK02 HRW registered?

RK02 HRW is a 2002 BMW C1, first registered on 9 July 2002.

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The MOT history for RK02 HRW shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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