MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
175,675 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
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))
plastic sill covers fitted
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
advise corrosion repairs to inner sills
advise rear suspension components are very rusty
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)
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
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
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
advise o/r lower suspension arm bush perished
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)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
advise slight wear in n/s/f inner track rod end
advise slight wear in steering box
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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