CarVerify

Free Car Check

JBZ 4323

1997 BMW C1

Silver Petrol 4398cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

149,502 mi
Last recorded149,502 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 BMW C197,506 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationJBZ 4323
MakeBMW
ModelC1
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2025 149,502 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2025 149,493 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2024 149,106 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 148,985 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 148,011 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 146,952 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 146,361 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded all fuel pipes corroded front to rear ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

both front seat do not tilt for rear access

Pass 5 Feb 2018 145,956 miles

Front brake pipes have surface rust

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake pipes have surface rust

Front Fuel pipe slightly chafed (7.2.2)

Rear Fuel pipe slightly chafed (7.2.2)

Fail 2 Feb 2018 145,955 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake pipes have surface rust

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake pipes have surface rust

Front Fuel pipe slightly chafed (7.2.2)

Rear Fuel pipe slightly chafed (7.2.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 145,720 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 145,430 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 141,464 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 136,170 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 129,842 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 123,456 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 118,255 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 107,738 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 103,356 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 93,778 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 81,417 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2005 76,032 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
Full BMW C1 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

JBZ 4323 is a 1997 BMW C1 in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 JBZ 4323, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of JBZ 4323?

You can check the full history of JBZ 4323 by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was JBZ 4323 registered?

JBZ 4323 is a 1997 BMW C1, first registered on 5 June 1997.

Is JBZ 4323 safe to buy?

The MOT history for JBZ 4323 shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does JBZ 4323 have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on JBZ 4323. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.