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J50 RDB

1997 BMW C1

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

141,978 mi
Last recorded141,978 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2007
Typical for 1997 BMW C197,506 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ50 RDB
MakeBMW
ModelC1
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2007 141,978 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 141,953 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

nsr tyre has had a side wall repair

panel damage to doors wings and rear quarter panel

rear suspension arm bushes starting to unbond

Pass 3 Aug 2006 131,802 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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J50 RDB is a 1997 BMW C1 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 BMW C1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.6% with a typical mileage of 97,506 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 J50 RDB, 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 29 years old, this BMW C1 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J50 RDB registered?

J50 RDB is a 1997 BMW C1, first registered on 1 September 1997.

Is J50 RDB safe to buy?

The MOT history for J50 RDB shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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