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E15 YAN

1998 BMW C1

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

113,781 mi
Last recorded113,781 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2018
Typical for 1998 BMW C192,361 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE15 YAN
MakeBMW
ModelC1
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2018 113,781 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

chip in screen

Fail 3 Jul 2018 113,781 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

chip in screen

Pass 21 Oct 2016 113,271 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2016 113,271 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 112,052 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 111,219 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 May 2011 111,080 miles

chip on windscreen in a zone not larger than 10m.

rear discs slightly corroded.

Pass 29 Mar 2010 108,995 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 108,992 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Coolant leak

Pass 13 Mar 2009 103,845 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 103,845 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Feb 2008 95,860 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2007 87,341 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 79,227 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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E15 YAN is a 1998 BMW C1 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 E15 YAN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E15 YAN registered?

E15 YAN is a 1998 BMW C1, first registered on 6 January 1998.

Is E15 YAN safe to buy?

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