MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
30,004 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
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
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)
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)
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)
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)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
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)
Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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