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RK02 HVJ

2002 BMW C1

Black Petrol 176cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

23,439 mi
Last recorded23,439 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2016
Typical for 2002 BMW C114,500 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK02 HVJ
MakeBMW
ModelC1
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine176cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2016 23,439 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2015 21,853 miles

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

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Pass 22 May 2014 20,278 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 20,200 miles

Nearside Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 May 2013 17,698 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 17,698 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

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

Pass 17 May 2012 15,660 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 15,660 miles

Rear suspension component cracked (2.4.A.1a)

Stop lamp missing (1.3.3a)

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

Pass 5 May 2011 13,671 miles

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

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

Fail 5 May 2011 13,671 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Pass 11 May 2010 10,875 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Fail 11 May 2010 10,875 miles

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

Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 11 May 2009 8,575 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 8,575 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2008 6,808 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Fail 14 May 2008 6,800 miles

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

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Pass 16 May 2007 5,609 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 HVJ is a 2002 BMW C1 in Black with a 176cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 HVJ, 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.

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What year was RK02 HVJ registered?

RK02 HVJ is a 2002 BMW C1, first registered on 1 July 2002.

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