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RV52 DZH

2002 BMW C1

Red Petrol 176cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

35,938 mi
Last recorded35,938 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2021
Typical for 2002 BMW C114,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV52 DZH
MakeBMW
ModelC1
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine176cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2021 35,938 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 33,162 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 11 May 2018 29,502 miles

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

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

Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 11 May 2018 29,502 miles

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

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

Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear wheel spindle securing nut(s) loose (2.4.A.2b)

Pass 26 May 2017 25,754 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2017 25,743 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Registration plate delaminated (6.3.1.d)

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2015 21,752 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 20,780 miles

grips split but secure.

Pass 20 Aug 2013 20,738 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2011 18,872 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 18 Aug 2011 18,872 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 16,455 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 15,526 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2009 15,526 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 9 Jun 2007 14,898 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2007 14,898 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2006 13,329 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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RV52 DZH is a 2002 BMW C1 in Red with a 176cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 DZH, 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 RV52 DZH registered?

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

Is RV52 DZH safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV52 DZH shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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