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BO51 HVH

2001 BMW C1

White Petrol 120cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

26,148 mi
Last recorded26,148 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW C116,344 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBO51 HVH
MakeBMW
ModelC1
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine120cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 26,148 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2025 26,148 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2014 26,094 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 24,508 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2012 21,914 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2011 17,857 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 14,824 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 11,885 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jun 2009 11,885 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2008 8,788 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 6,179 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 3,766 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2006 3,766 miles

Offside Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

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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BO51 HVH is a 2001 BMW C1 in White with a 120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BO51 HVH, 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 BO51 HVH registered?

BO51 HVH is a 2001 BMW C1, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is BO51 HVH safe to buy?

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