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M8 LOK

1997 BMW C1

Yellow Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

68,692 mi
Last recorded68,692 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 BMW C197,506 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM8 LOK
MakeBMW
ModelC1
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 68,692 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2025 68,686 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 68,479 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 68,206 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2023 68,187 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 68,081 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 67,809 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2021 67,803 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 67,650 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 67,349 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 66,211 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 64,778 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2017 64,776 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 64,176 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 62,227 miles

Nearside Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 14 Dec 2010 59,626 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2010 42,486 miles

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 8 Jun 2009 42,412 miles

Centre Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Dec 2008 40,596 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 39,243 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 37,100 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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M8 LOK is a 1997 BMW C1 in Yellow with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 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 M8 LOK, 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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M8 LOK is a 1997 BMW C1, first registered on 26 September 1997.

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