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A840 BMW

1998 BMW C1

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

122,157 mi
Last recorded122,157 miles
Recorded on31 May 2017
Typical for 1998 BMW C192,361 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA840 BMW
MakeBMW
ModelC1
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Fail 31 May 2017 122,157 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Brake vacuum build up too slow (3.3.E.6)

Electronic stability system switch faulty (3.4.5)

Emissions not tested due to system leaks (7.3.A.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded connection to abs pump (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion seal panel (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle section (7.1.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion seal panel (6.1.C.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front bumper missing and component insecure

Pass 21 Mar 2008 108,224 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 90,470 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 74,619 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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A840 BMW is a 1998 BMW C1 in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 A840 BMW, 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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A840 BMW is a 1998 BMW C1, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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