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LB51 RFX

2001 BMW C1

Silver Petrol 176cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

38,645 mi
Last recorded38,645 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2015
Typical for 2001 BMW C116,344 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB51 RFX
MakeBMW
ModelC1
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine176cc
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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2015 38,645 miles

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

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

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

nail in front tyre

Pass 19 Sep 2014 34,786 miles

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

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

Offside 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 18 Sep 2014 34,786 miles

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

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

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

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

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

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

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

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

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

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

Rear Front mudguard can easily contact any fixed point of the motor bicycle. (2.3.7)

Rear Front mudguard can easily contact the tyre (2.3.7)

Rear Front mudguard insecure (2.3.7)

Front suspension assembly excessive wear or free play in a front suspension component (2.3.4) DANGEROUS

Rear Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a) DANGEROUS

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

Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)

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

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

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

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 31,140 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2013 31,140 miles

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

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 27,664 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2012 27,664 miles

Headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2011 24,309 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 21,008 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 21,068 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake performance not tested (3.3)

Front Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

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

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

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

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

Rear Brake performance not tested (3.3)

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Sep 2009 17,532 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2008 13,896 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 13,896 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 14 Nov 2007 11,009 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2007 11,009 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2006 7,056 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 RFX is a 2001 BMW C1 in Silver with a 176cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 RFX, 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 LB51 RFX registered?

LB51 RFX is a 2001 BMW C1, first registered on 30 November 2001.

Is LB51 RFX safe to buy?

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