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GF51 FPV

2001 BMW C1

White Petrol 120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2021
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

30,741 mi
Last recorded30,741 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2020
Typical for 2001 BMW C116,344 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF51 FPV
MakeBMW
ModelC1
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine120cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2020 30,741 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively rear brake disc close to legal limit (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 27,896 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 22,981 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2017 18,103 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2017 18,103 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2016 14,119 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Fail 21 Mar 2016 14,119 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

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

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2015 12,260 miles

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

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Fail 2 Jan 2015 12,260 miles

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

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

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Pass 5 Feb 2014 9,374 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2014 9,374 miles

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

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

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 5 Oct 2007 9,697 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 8,313 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 8,313 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.3)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

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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GF51 FPV is a 2001 BMW C1 in White with a 120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 GF51 FPV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GF51 FPV registered?

GF51 FPV is a 2001 BMW C1, first registered on 28 September 2001.

Is GF51 FPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF51 FPV shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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