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B101 SMB

2001 BMW C1

Orange Petrol 180cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2016
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

26,015 mi
Last recorded26,015 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2015
Typical for 2001 BMW C116,344 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB101 SMB
MakeBMW
ModelC1
Year2001
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine180cc
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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 18 Apr 2015 26,015 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 24,747 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 24,640 miles

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

front damper bush rotted

Pass 19 Jun 2012 24,571 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 24,192 miles

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

front wishbone damper bush has slight freeplay

Pass 20 Jan 2010 23,675 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 23,304 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 22,505 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 20,919 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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B101 SMB is a 2001 BMW C1 in Orange with a 180cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 B101 SMB, 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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What year was B101 SMB registered?

B101 SMB is a 2001 BMW C1, first registered on 26 September 2001.

Is B101 SMB safe to buy?

The MOT history for B101 SMB shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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