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M18 MER

1997 BMW C1

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2015
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

108,032 mi
Last recorded108,032 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2014
Typical for 1997 BMW C197,506 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM18 MER
MakeBMW
ModelC1
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2014 108,032 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 107,871 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2008 107,851 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Jul 2007 101,660 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Jul 2007 101,660 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

Rear Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jul 2006 90,092 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jul 2005 79,031 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2005 79,028 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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M18 MER is a 1997 BMW C1 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 M18 MER, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M18 MER registered?

M18 MER is a 1997 BMW C1, first registered on 12 November 1997.

Is M18 MER safe to buy?

The MOT history for M18 MER shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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