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P84 AAB

1997 BMW C1

Grey Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

122,555 mi
Last recorded122,555 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 BMW C197,506 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP84 AAB
MakeBMW
ModelC1
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 122,555 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 121,510 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2020 121,457 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2018 121,457 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel pipe damaged (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front brakes worn

slight oil leak

Fail 15 May 2018 121,404 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.312 (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases both rear silencer's inlet pipes (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty (recommend replacing soon) (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Aug 2017 117,838 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush and dust cover split (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 7 Aug 2017 117,831 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush and dust cover split (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 May 2016 114,802 miles

both rear tyres worn very close to the legal limit

front brake discs in very poor condition on inner braking surface

slight inbalance to front brakes

Fail 13 May 2016 114,797 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake discs in very poor condition on inner braking surface

slight inbalance to front brakes

Pass 13 Dec 2014 111,074 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 108,466 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2012 104,369 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 102,920 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2010 101,175 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2009 97,551 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jan 2009 97,551 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2007 96,518 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 94,995 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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P84 AAB is a 1997 BMW C1 in Grey with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 P84 AAB, 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 P84 AAB registered?

P84 AAB is a 1997 BMW C1, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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