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LB51 EPO

2001 BMW C1

Black Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

24,224 mi
Last recorded24,224 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2024
Typical for 2001 BMW C116,344 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB51 EPO
MakeBMW
ModelC1
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2024 24,224 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2023 23,717 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 23,247 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2021 23,164 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2021 23,164 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Feb 2020 23,031 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2020 23,031 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Feb 2019 22,312 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2019 22,312 miles

Front Lower Engine mounting/bracket excessively loose (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Handlebar loos

Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 21,655 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 20,635 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 19,154 miles

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

Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)

Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

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

Fail 17 Feb 2016 19,154 miles

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

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

Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)

Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2015 17,505 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2015 17,505 miles

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

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

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

Fail 22 Apr 2014 15,470 miles

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

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

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 15,470 miles

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

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 13,426 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Apr 2013 13,426 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2012 11,192 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 9,805 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 7,938 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 7,542 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2005 6,689 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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LB51 EPO is a 2001 BMW C1 in Black with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 LB51 EPO, 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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LB51 EPO is a 2001 BMW C1, first registered on 14 December 2001.

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