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WA52 XGW

2002 BMW C1

Red Petrol 176cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

30,191 mi
Last recorded30,191 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW C114,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA52 XGW
MakeBMW
ModelC1
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine176cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 30,191 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2019 29,630 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2016 29,337 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 17 Oct 2015 28,080 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2014 25,744 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2014 25,744 miles

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

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 24,761 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 16 Oct 2013 24,761 miles

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

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Headlamp switch faulty (1.2.4)

Offside Rear Rear suspension has a fracture of a load bearing member or its supporting structure. (2.4.A.2d)

Rear 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)

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

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 5 Nov 2012 23,347 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 3 Nov 2012 23,347 miles

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

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 20,663 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2011 20,663 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 6 Nov 2010 17,845 miles

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

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2009 14,836 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2009 14,836 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

Headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2008 11,590 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 8,825 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 6,379 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2005 3,893 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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WA52 XGW is a 2002 BMW C1 in Red with a 176cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 WA52 XGW, 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 WA52 XGW registered?

WA52 XGW is a 2002 BMW C1, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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