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RK53 MFZ

2003 BMW C1

Silver Petrol 176cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2024
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

23,833 mi
Last recorded23,833 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2023
Typical for 2003 BMW C114,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK53 MFZ
MakeBMW
ModelC1
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine176cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2023 23,833 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 22,548 miles

Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 18,302 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2016 17,700 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2016 17,700 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 14,764 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2014 11,979 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

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

Rear tyre sidewalls & tread cracked & perished

Pass 8 Mar 2013 9,067 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2013 9,066 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Floor brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable (3.3.C1b)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 5,165 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2010 5,120 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2010 5,120 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 4,203 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2008 3,349 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 1,773 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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RK53 MFZ is a 2003 BMW C1 in Silver with a 176cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 RK53 MFZ, 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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What year was RK53 MFZ registered?

RK53 MFZ is a 2003 BMW C1, first registered on 29 October 2003.

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