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LC51 FKA

2001 BMW C1

Black Petrol 180cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

25,016 mi
Last recorded25,016 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2015
Typical for 2001 BMW C116,344 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC51 FKA
MakeBMW
ModelC1
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine180cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2015 25,016 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2014 21,926 miles

Front Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 23 Apr 2013 21,408 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 20,807 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

near side seat belt frayed

stearing stem gator split

Pass 30 Mar 2011 19,494 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 19,494 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2010 18,652 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2008 17,286 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 16,287 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 14,053 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2005 12,460 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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LC51 FKA is a 2001 BMW C1 in Black with a 180cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FKA, 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 FKA registered?

LC51 FKA is a 2001 BMW C1, first registered on 29 October 2001.

Is LC51 FKA safe to buy?

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