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E8 WLJ

1997 BMW C1

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

84,772 mi
Last recorded84,772 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 BMW C197,506 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE8 WLJ
MakeBMW
ModelC1
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 21 Apr 2026 84,772 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2025 83,242 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2024 81,378 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 77,259 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 76,939 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2021 76,561 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2016 76,538 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 76,211 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 76,043 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 73,673 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 67,625 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 60,228 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 53,420 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 10 Jun 2009 46,696 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 41,366 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 38,579 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 43,476 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2005 30,954 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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E8 WLJ is a 1997 BMW C1 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 E8 WLJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E8 WLJ registered?

E8 WLJ is a 1997 BMW C1, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is E8 WLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for E8 WLJ shows 18 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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