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HT53 YHJ

2004 BMW C1

Yellow Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

30,004 mi
Last recorded30,004 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW C112,037 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT53 YHJ
MakeBMW
ModelC1
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2021 30,004 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 29,882 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 29,632 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2019 29,632 miles

Front Lower Engine mounting/bracket excessively loose (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

over full with oil

Pass 2 May 2018 29,296 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 28,888 miles

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

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 28,430 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Fail 13 Apr 2016 28,430 miles

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

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

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Rear suspension bush excessively deteriorated (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 28,014 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2014 27,054 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 25,246 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2013 25,246 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

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

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Headlamp switch faulty (1.2.4)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2012 22,467 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2012 22,467 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))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2011 19,993 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2009 17,802 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2009 17,802 miles

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

Front position lamp missing (1.1.1a)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

Headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Steering linkage has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 13,686 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 10,815 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 10,815 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

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

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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HT53 YHJ is a 2004 BMW C1 in Yellow with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2004 BMW C1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.4% with a typical mileage of 12,037 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 HT53 YHJ, 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 22 years old, this BMW C1 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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HT53 YHJ is a 2004 BMW C1, first registered on 23 January 2004.

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