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EA51 MHE

2001 BMW C1

White Petrol 120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

23,077 mi
Last recorded23,077 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 BMW C116,344 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA51 MHE
MakeBMW
ModelC1
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine120cc
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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2016 23,077 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2016 23,077 miles

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

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2015 22,310 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 21,538 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 21,538 miles

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

Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp switch faulty (1.2.4)

Offside Rear suspension component cracked (2.4.A.1a)

Rear Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (2.1.2a)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 20,857 miles

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

Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

Fail 26 Oct 2012 20,657 miles

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

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

Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 3 Nov 2011 19,732 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2011 19,732 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.2.4)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2010 18,880 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 30 Sep 2010 18,880 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 30 Sep 2009 17,559 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 17,559 miles

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

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 14,524 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 14,524 miles

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.2.4)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 12,310 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 9,320 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2005 9,264 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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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EA51 MHE is a 2001 BMW C1 in White with a 120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 EA51 MHE, 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 EA51 MHE registered?

EA51 MHE is a 2001 BMW C1, first registered on 19 September 2001.

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