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LC51 FJX

2001 BMW C1

White Petrol 120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

36,934 mi
Last recorded36,934 miles
Recorded on24 May 2022
Typical for 2001 BMW C116,344 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC51 FJX
MakeBMW
ModelC1
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine120cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 May 2022 36,934 miles
Fail 4 May 2022 36,931 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2021 36,874 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 36,870 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 36,607 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 35,977 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 35,586 miles

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

Rear luggage box insecure

Pass 4 Sep 2013 34,137 miles

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

Rear Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Fail 4 Sep 2013 34,137 miles

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

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

Rear Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2012 31,868 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2012 31,868 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.2.4)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Rear Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Nov 2011 29,374 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2011 29,374 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Rear Motorcycle structure excessively corroded (6.1.1a)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2010 25,968 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 25,968 miles

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)

Headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2009 22,696 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2009 22,696 miles

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

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2008 19,382 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 15,779 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 13,094 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2006 13,094 miles

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

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

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 FJX is a 2001 BMW C1 in White with a 120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FJX, 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 FJX registered?

LC51 FJX is a 2001 BMW C1, first registered on 5 October 2001.

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