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M111 SVO

1997 BMW C1

Red Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests31 (24 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate77.4%

Mileage

113,639 mi
Last recorded113,639 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 1997 BMW C197,506 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM111 SVO
MakeBMW
ModelC1
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

24 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 113,639 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Sep 2025 99,655 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2025 108,351 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2024 103,833 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 99,586 miles
Pass 20 May 2023 99,016 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 99,566 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Pass 7 May 2022 88,688 miles

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 14 May 2021 62,178 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 58,283 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2020 58,176 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 45,079 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2019 45,079 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 98,456 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2018 98,450 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jul 2017 97,700 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 26 Jul 2017 97,699 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 96,731 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 95,607 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 93,629 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2013 91,744 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 91,744 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 9 Apr 2012 88,762 miles

both rear tyres worn down to wearbands

centre exhaust hanger poor

nearside rear foglamp inoperative

Fail 4 Apr 2012 88,747 miles

Nearside Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

both rear tyres worn down to wearbands

centre exhaust hanger poor

nearside rear foglamp inoperative

Pass 13 Apr 2011 85,561 miles

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2010 81,470 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 5 Mar 2009 77,383 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 73,807 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2008 73,806 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 8 Mar 2007 67,913 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2006 62,120 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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M111 SVO is a 1997 BMW C1 in Red with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.4%.

Across all 1997 BMW C1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.6% with a typical mileage of 97,506 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 M111 SVO, 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 29 years old, this BMW C1 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M111 SVO registered?

M111 SVO is a 1997 BMW C1, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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