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MAT 633J

1997 BMW C1

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

99,194 mi
Last recorded99,194 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 BMW C197,506 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMAT 633J
MakeBMW
ModelC1
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 99,194 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 98,909 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2024 98,906 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 98,552 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 98,341 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 98,246 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2018 98,238 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Aug 2016 98,010 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2014 95,447 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jan 2013 91,857 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 89,766 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2010 87,964 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 86,160 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 84,203 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 79,396 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 78,001 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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MAT 633J is a 1997 BMW C1 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 MAT 633J, 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 MAT 633J registered?

MAT 633J is a 1997 BMW C1, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is MAT 633J safe to buy?

The MOT history for MAT 633J shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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