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M8 TKH

1997 BMW C1

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

113,527 mi
Last recorded113,527 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2011
Typical for 1997 BMW C197,506 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM8 TKH
MakeBMW
ModelC1
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2011 113,527 miles

Aftermarket HIDs fitted. (Fail 2012)

Both front to rear brake pipes corroded.

Brake pipes greased making inspection difficult.

Engine leaking oil.

Offside rear shock absorber leaking. (Borderline pass)

Offside rear tyre worn heavily on inside. (Borderline pass)

Fail 31 Oct 2011 112,844 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Aftermarket HID's fitted. (Fail in 2012)

All brake pipes coated in sealer making testing difficult.

Engine leaking oil.

Front to rear brake pipes corroded.

Offside rear tyre appears 'soft'.

Offside rear tyre worn on inside.

Pass 19 Nov 2010 104,152 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

all brake pipes covered in grease

Pass 2 Nov 2009 53,388 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2008 100,195 miles

nearside + offside rear tyres worn inside edge

o/s fuel pipe corrodid

Pass 22 Aug 2007 94,958 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner shoulders

Pass 16 Aug 2006 84,779 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2006 84,779 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front to rear metal brake pipe starting to corrode

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 TKH is a 1997 BMW C1 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 M8 TKH, 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 M8 TKH registered?

M8 TKH is a 1997 BMW C1, first registered on 8 April 1997.

Is M8 TKH safe to buy?

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