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WM02 RPV

2002 BMW C1

Red Petrol 176cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

14,016 mi
Last recorded14,016 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW C114,500 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM02 RPV
MakeBMW
ModelC1
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine176cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 14,016 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 13,473 miles
Fail 11 May 2023 13,473 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 12,982 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2021 12,982 miles

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))

Offside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Feb 2015 12,043 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2014 9,929 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Fail 20 Feb 2014 9,900 miles

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

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 6 Feb 2013 8,927 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 8,194 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 8,194 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2007 7,510 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2006 5,533 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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WM02 RPV is a 2002 BMW C1 in Red with a 176cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 WM02 RPV, 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 WM02 RPV registered?

WM02 RPV is a 2002 BMW C1, first registered on 19 August 2002.

Is WM02 RPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for WM02 RPV shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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