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840 AXO

1998 BMW C1

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

68,368 mi
Last recorded68,368 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW C192,361 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration840 AXO
MakeBMW
ModelC1
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 68,368 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Mar 2025 68,324 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 68,231 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2024 68,231 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended Could do with rotating 180’ as male part can’t fit (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 68,069 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 67,831 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear exhaust small leak

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear exhaust small leak

Pass 21 Dec 2020 67,515 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2019 66,789 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2018 66,189 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2011 66,183 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Dec 2008 66,111 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

lower rad support showing signs of corrosion

o/s parking brake low on performance

Pass 26 Nov 2007 64,271 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 62,825 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres uneven wear on edges

Pass 21 Jun 2006 57,840 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES UNEVEN WEAR

BOTH REAR TRAILING ARM BUSHES SIGNS OF DETERIORATION

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

SIGNS OF CORROSION ON FUEL LINES

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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840 AXO is a 1998 BMW C1 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1998 BMW C1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.9% with a typical mileage of 92,361 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 840 AXO, 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 28 years old, this BMW C1 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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840 AXO is a 1998 BMW C1, first registered on 14 January 1998.

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