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GL51 LNY

2001 BMW C1

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

15,388 mi
Last recorded15,388 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2008
Typical for 2001 BMW C116,344 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL51 LNY
MakeBMW
ModelC1
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2008 15,388 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 13,784 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 11,835 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2005 9,679 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2005 9,662 miles

Front Wheel has an excessively eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

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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GL51 LNY is a 2001 BMW C1 in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GL51 LNY, 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

How do I check the history of GL51 LNY?

You can check the full history of GL51 LNY by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was GL51 LNY registered?

GL51 LNY is a 2001 BMW C1, first registered on 16 November 2001.

Is GL51 LNY safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL51 LNY shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GL51 LNY have outstanding finance?

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