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DIG 8501

1997 BMW C1

Green Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

181,938 mi
Last recorded181,938 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2009
Typical for 1997 BMW C197,506 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDIG 8501
MakeBMW
ModelC1
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2009 181,938 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 May 2008 152,945 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 May 2007 129,082 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 129,014 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Rear Upper Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Mar 2007 126,731 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 24 Mar 2006 100,206 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

oil leak

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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DIG 8501 is a 1997 BMW C1 in Green with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 BMW C1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.6% with a typical mileage of 97,506 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 DIG 8501, 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 29 years old, this BMW C1 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DIG 8501 registered?

DIG 8501 is a 1997 BMW C1, first registered on 30 May 1997.

Is DIG 8501 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DIG 8501 shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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