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LS51 XAH

2001 BMW C1

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2021
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

16,887 mi
Last recorded16,887 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2020
Typical for 2001 BMW C116,344 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS51 XAH
MakeBMW
ModelC1
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2020 16,887 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 15,934 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 14,500 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2011 14,500 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2008 13,501 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 13,501 miles

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2007 11,434 miles

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 3 Oct 2007 11,434 miles

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

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 2 Oct 2006 8,716 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 29 Sep 2005 5,419 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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LS51 XAH is a 2001 BMW C1 in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LS51 XAH, 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 LS51 XAH registered?

LS51 XAH is a 2001 BMW C1, first registered on 26 October 2001.

Is LS51 XAH safe to buy?

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