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KF51 YVW

2001 BMW C1

Silver Petrol 176cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

28,201 mi
Last recorded28,201 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2024
Typical for 2001 BMW C116,344 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF51 YVW
MakeBMW
ModelC1
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine176cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2024 28,201 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 27,983 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 27,777 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 27,413 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 4 Feb 2020 27,413 miles

Handlebar mounting insecure (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 26,248 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 25,175 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 2 Jan 2018 25,175 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 13 Dec 2016 23,876 miles

Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 22,526 miles

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

nail in rear tyre

Pass 16 Dec 2014 21,290 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2014 21,290 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2013 18,819 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 17,456 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2012 17,456 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2010 16,137 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2010 16,136 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2009 14,592 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2009 14,592 miles

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

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

Headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Steering control handlebar movement restricted by cables caught on a projection (2.1.2c)

Pass 17 Jan 2008 11,991 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 9,795 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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KF51 YVW is a 2001 BMW C1 in Silver with a 176cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KF51 YVW, 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 KF51 YVW registered?

KF51 YVW is a 2001 BMW C1, first registered on 10 November 2001.

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