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P315 CFP

1997 BMW C1

Green Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

175,675 mi
Last recorded175,675 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2021
Typical for 1997 BMW C197,506 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP315 CFP
MakeBMW
ModelC1
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2021 175,675 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

rusty underbody components

Pass 31 Jul 2020 175,189 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2020 175,067 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

2 front tyre wearing low

minor oil leak

nearside rear tyre wearing low

rusty underbody components

engine bay has a rust hole near the wheel arch, it is not with in 30cm of a mounting bracket but still recommend getting it welded.

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 11 Nov 2019 174,967 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Intermediate drop arm insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 173,779 miles

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 1 Nov 2018 173,777 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 173,131 miles

advise corrosion repairs to inner sills

advise rear suspension components are very rusty

Pass 1 Nov 2016 171,717 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2016 171,717 miles

Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced both sides rear (2.4.G.1)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both rear inner sills corroded away (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 168,439 miles

Fuel pipes heavily corroded

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front and rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front and rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 26 Oct 2015 168,435 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

fuel pipes heavily corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2014 166,132 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 164,182 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2013 164,182 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

advise o/r lower suspension arm bush perished

Pass 19 Oct 2012 163,061 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 159,242 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 155,170 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 152,119 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2009 152,119 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 3 Nov 2008 149,314 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2007 145,146 miles

advise slight wear in n/s/f inner track rod end

advise slight wear in steering box

Pass 3 Nov 2006 140,213 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2006 140,213 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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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P315 CFP is a 1997 BMW C1 in Green with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 P315 CFP, 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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P315 CFP is a 1997 BMW C1, first registered on 15 May 1997.

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