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RV52 DYF

2002 BMW C1

Silver Petrol 176cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

30,245 mi
Last recorded30,245 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2024
Typical for 2002 BMW C114,500 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV52 DYF
MakeBMW
ModelC1
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine176cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2024 30,245 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 29,377 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 29,215 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 28,622 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2018 27,970 miles

Front 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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Mar 2017 27,366 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 27,360 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 27,109 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2013 27,109 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2012 26,536 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 24,873 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Oct 2011 24,813 miles

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

Headlamp switch faulty (1.2.4)

Motorcycle structure insecure and likely to affect the correct functioning of the steering or braking (6.1.1c)

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2010 23,098 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2009 21,031 miles

Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)

Steering linkage has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 21 Oct 2009 21,031 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)

Steering linkage has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 18,991 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2008 18,991 miles

Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.3.1b)

Pass 4 Oct 2007 16,466 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2006 13,918 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2006 13,918 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))

Pass 10 Nov 2005 10,850 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2005 10,823 miles

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

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.

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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RV52 DYF is a 2002 BMW C1 in Silver with a 176cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 RV52 DYF, 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 RV52 DYF registered?

RV52 DYF is a 2002 BMW C1, first registered on 8 November 2002.

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