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LR51 RVM

2001 BMW C1

White Petrol 176cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

46,453 mi
Last recorded46,453 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW C116,344 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR51 RVM
MakeBMW
ModelC1
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine176cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 46,453 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2024 46,450 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 46,157 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2022 46,032 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 45,626 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 44,863 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 10 May 2019 44,665 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 44,062 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2018 44,060 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2017 43,570 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 41,336 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2012 40,641 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2011 38,433 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2011 38,430 miles

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 12 Nov 2010 35,999 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2009 33,813 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 30,846 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2007 26,730 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2006 22,121 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 28 Oct 2006 22,013 miles

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

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

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.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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LR51 RVM is a 2001 BMW C1 in White with a 176cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 LR51 RVM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LR51 RVM registered?

LR51 RVM is a 2001 BMW C1, first registered on 28 September 2001.

Is LR51 RVM safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR51 RVM shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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