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RV52 EEX

2003 BMW C1

White Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

41,793 mi
Last recorded41,793 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW C114,330 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV52 EEX
MakeBMW
ModelC1
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 41,793 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2025 41,766 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2024 41,744 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 41,679 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 41,348 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Steering operation insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.4 (e))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 40,793 miles

Rear suspension has slightly reduced damping effect

Pass 7 Jun 2019 39,919 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 38,372 miles

Nearside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 11 Jun 2018 38,372 miles

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

Nearside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 36,673 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2017 36,673 miles

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

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

Headlamp switch faulty (1.2.4)

Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (3.3.A2b)

Front Brake disc(s) insecure (3.2.A1g) DANGEROUS

Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jun 2016 35,245 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 32,202 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 Jun 2015 32,202 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2014 29,989 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2014 29,989 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2013 27,544 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 24,766 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 24,711 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 24,430 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2008 21,546 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2008 21,546 miles

Brake component is fractured (3.1.5) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jan 2007 17,654 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 EEX is a 2003 BMW C1 in White with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 RV52 EEX, 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 RV52 EEX registered?

RV52 EEX is a 2003 BMW C1, first registered on 22 January 2003.

Is RV52 EEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV52 EEX shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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