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FN51 GUG

2001 BMW C1

Red Petrol 120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

28,586 mi
Last recorded28,586 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2010
Typical for 2001 BMW C116,344 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN51 GUG
MakeBMW
ModelC1
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine120cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2010 28,586 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 28,435 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Aug 2009 28,389 miles

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

engine mount spacers need attention

oil on front tyre

Fail 17 Aug 2009 28,321 miles

Rear Rear suspension component loose (2.4.A.1a)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2008 26,007 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 23,254 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2007 23,231 miles

Front Tyre is incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.2b)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2006 18,520 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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FN51 GUG is a 2001 BMW C1 in Red with a 120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FN51 GUG, 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 FN51 GUG registered?

FN51 GUG is a 2001 BMW C1, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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