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P144 ASB

1997 BMW C1

Green Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2020
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

100,171 mi
Last recorded100,171 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2023
Typical for 1997 BMW C197,506 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP144 ASB
MakeBMW
ModelC1
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 2 Mar 2023 100,171 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x 2 D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 265/40/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

sill covers fitted

Pass 19 Jan 2019 100,124 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2008 97,790 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2008 97,790 miles

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Nov 2007 95,134 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2007 95,134 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2006 91,400 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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P144 ASB is a 1997 BMW C1 in Green with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P144 ASB, 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 P144 ASB registered?

P144 ASB is a 1997 BMW C1, first registered on 22 April 1997.

Is P144 ASB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P144 ASB shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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