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N19 VSC

1998 BMW C1

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

93,272 mi
Last recorded93,272 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW C192,361 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN19 VSC
MakeBMW
ModelC1
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 93,272 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 91,657 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 90,193 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2020 90,193 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 88,665 miles

Evidence of oil leak

Front brake discs corroding on inner face

Metal brake pipes starting to corrode

Play to steering joints

evidence of impact to front lower bumper

Fail 18 Apr 2019 88,665 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Evidence of oil leak

Front brake discs corroding on inner face

Metal brake pipes starting to corrode

Play to steering joints

evidence of impact to front lower bumper

Fail 23 Mar 2019 88,634 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Fuel Pipe/s corroded covered in under seal. ()

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2018 87,554 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Light misting of oil around the engine sump.

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

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2018 87,554 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Light misting of oil around the engine sump.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2017 86,683 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2015 85,663 miles

Both front headlight cleaning devices only two of the four washer jet's work,washer's getting weak.

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel pipe is corroded

Oil leak from gearbox

Steering pivot point has slight play Both front (2.2.B.1g)

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

Fail 18 Dec 2015 85,663 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel pipe is corroded

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

Oil leak from gearbox

Steering pivot point has slight play Both front (2.2.B.1g)

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

Pass 31 Dec 2014 84,604 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 81,647 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 31 Dec 2013 81,647 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Dec 2012 77,976 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2011 75,243 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2011 75,095 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Front 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)

Pass 6 Nov 2010 69,221 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2009 67,153 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2009 67,153 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Oct 2008 64,328 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2007 59,776 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2006 57,402 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Oct 2006 57,402 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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N19 VSC is a 1998 BMW C1 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

Across all 1998 BMW C1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.9% with a typical mileage of 92,361 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 N19 VSC, 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 28 years old, this BMW C1 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N19 VSC is a 1998 BMW C1, first registered on 16 January 1998.

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