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HV51 YVJ

2001 BMW C1

White Petrol 180cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

15,942 mi
Last recorded15,942 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2012
Typical for 2001 BMW C116,344 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV51 YVJ
MakeBMW
ModelC1
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine180cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2012 15,942 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

hazzard switch not working

non obligatory mirror damaged

right hand front indicator lense loose but not insecure

Fail 25 Sep 2012 15,942 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Steering linkage has slight free play (2.2.2)

hazard switch not working

Pass 16 Aug 2011 14,534 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Oil leak

crash protecion damaged

Fail 16 Aug 2011 14,534 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Oil leak

crash protecion damaged

Pass 31 Aug 2010 12,006 miles

Oil leak

Pass 25 Aug 2009 9,878 miles

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Oil leak

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

Fail 19 Aug 2009 9,878 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

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

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

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Oil leak

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

stand mechanisam failed

Pass 2 Sep 2008 9,009 miles

Front position lamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Front position lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.1d)

need to replace the headlamp

Fail 1 Sep 2008 9,009 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 31 Aug 2007 8,660 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 8,145 miles

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

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

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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HV51 YVJ is a 2001 BMW C1 in White with a 180cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 HV51 YVJ, 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 HV51 YVJ registered?

HV51 YVJ is a 2001 BMW C1, first registered on 27 September 2001.

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The MOT history for HV51 YVJ shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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