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HN51 TGU

2001 BMW C1

Black Petrol 120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2022
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

28,383 mi
Last recorded28,383 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2021
Typical for 2001 BMW C116,344 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN51 TGU
MakeBMW
ModelC1
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine120cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2021 28,383 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 27,574 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 26,532 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 25,012 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 23,724 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 22,645 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2016 22,645 miles

Registration plate insecure number plate bracket insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 21,302 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2015 21,302 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

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

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

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2014 19,786 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2014 19,786 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2013 18,510 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Fail 8 Oct 2013 18,510 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Fail 20 Sep 2012 17,026 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 17,026 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 15,319 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 14,532 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2009 12,943 miles

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 2 Oct 2009 12,943 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 20 Oct 2008 11,672 miles

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Fail 6 Oct 2008 11,615 miles

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

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c) DANGEROUS

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2007 10,018 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 8,727 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2005 7,248 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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HN51 TGU is a 2001 BMW C1 in Black with a 120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 HN51 TGU, 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 HN51 TGU registered?

HN51 TGU is a 2001 BMW C1, first registered on 9 October 2001.

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