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NJ51 OBV

2001 BMW C1

White Petrol 176cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

33,613 mi
Last recorded33,613 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW C116,344 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ51 OBV
MakeBMW
ModelC1
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine176cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 33,613 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 33,613 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 33,424 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 32,960 miles
Pass 26 May 2018 32,696 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 31,548 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2017 31,545 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick outer pad worn to metal (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 22 Apr 2016 30,325 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 28,900 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 23 Apr 2014 27,670 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 27,666 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2013 26,594 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 24,220 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 17 Apr 2012 24,220 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 20,910 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 28 Mar 2011 20,866 miles

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Rear position lamp missing (1.1.1a)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 17,341 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2010 17,340 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 13,955 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 12 Mar 2009 13,955 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 14 Mar 2008 10,645 miles

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 10,645 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 7,218 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 4,307 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2006 4,298 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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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NJ51 OBV is a 2001 BMW C1 in White with a 176cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

Across all 2001 BMW C1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.4% with a typical mileage of 16,344 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 NJ51 OBV, 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 25 years old, this BMW C1 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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NJ51 OBV is a 2001 BMW C1, first registered on 6 September 2001.

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