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LN51 VWU

2001 BMW C1

Silver Petrol 174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

34,182 mi
Last recorded34,182 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2013
Typical for 2001 BMW C116,344 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN51 VWU
MakeBMW
ModelC1
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine174cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2013 34,182 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 33,463 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2012 33,463 miles

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)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.2.4)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 31,276 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Fail 2 Sep 2010 31,276 miles

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

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Pass 25 Oct 2008 24,453 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2007 18,129 miles

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

slight wear in lower bush- front shock absorber

Pass 31 Oct 2006 14,674 miles

ADVISE: WINDSCREEN CRACKED

Pass 18 Oct 2005 8,690 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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LN51 VWU is a 2001 BMW C1 in Silver with a 174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LN51 VWU, 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 LN51 VWU registered?

LN51 VWU is a 2001 BMW C1, first registered on 22 October 2001.

Is LN51 VWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LN51 VWU shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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