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LC51 FDE

2001 BMW C1

White Petrol 180cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2021
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

18,106 mi
Last recorded18,106 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2020
Typical for 2001 BMW C116,344 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC51 FDE
MakeBMW
ModelC1
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine180cc
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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2020 18,106 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2020 18,106 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2019 17,686 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 16,269 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2018 16,269 miles

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2017 14,722 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 12,823 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 11,028 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2015 11,028 miles

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 9,456 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Fail 7 Mar 2014 9,456 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Offside Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Motorcycle structure excessively corroded (6.1.1a) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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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LC51 FDE is a 2001 BMW C1 in White with a 180cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 LC51 FDE, 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 LC51 FDE registered?

LC51 FDE is a 2001 BMW C1, first registered on 27 September 2001.

Is LC51 FDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC51 FDE shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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