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AF51 VKL

2001 BMW C1

White Petrol 120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2020
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

33,049 mi
Last recorded33,049 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2019
Typical for 2001 BMW C116,344 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF51 VKL
MakeBMW
ModelC1
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine120cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2019 33,049 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 28,355 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Aug 2016 28,355 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2015 25,083 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2015 24,799 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2014 21,477 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 6 Jul 2013 21,458 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Fail 21 Jun 2013 21,331 miles

Front Front suspension assembly excessive wear or free play in a front suspension component (2.3.4)

Fail 7 Jun 2013 21,231 miles

Front suspension assembly excessive wear or free play in a front suspension component (2.3.4)

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

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

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 20,632 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 19,655 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 18,513 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 19,095 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2011 16,086 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2010 18,821 miles

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

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

obstruction in screen, but fault rectified, prs

Pass 7 Apr 2010 13,006 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 18,646 miles
Fail 31 May 2009 18,646 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2008 11,595 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 11,808 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2006 11,805 miles

Nearside Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

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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AF51 VKL is a 2001 BMW C1 in White with a 120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 2001 BMW C1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.4% with a typical mileage of 16,344 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 AF51 VKL, 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 25 years old, this BMW C1 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AF51 VKL is a 2001 BMW C1, first registered on 4 September 2001.

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