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R117 VCF

1998 BMW C1

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

107,639 mi
Last recorded107,639 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW C192,361 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR117 VCF
MakeBMW
ModelC1
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 107,639 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2019 107,626 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2018 106,200 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 106,799 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 102,551 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 101,267 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 98,810 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 97,003 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2013 97,008 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2012 92,361 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Aug 2011 89,977 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Aug 2010 84,968 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2010 84,968 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front to rear fuel pipe rusty

osr exhaust mount bracket loose and coroded

Pass 22 Jul 2009 81,718 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s rear inner side lamp inop

Fail 8 Jul 2009 81,716 miles

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

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s rear inner side lamp inop

Pass 28 Nov 2007 78,973 miles

diffrent size tyres fitted front to rear

plastic covering fitted to outer sills

Pass 11 Oct 2006 72,629 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 72,629 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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R117 VCF is a 1998 BMW C1 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1998 BMW C1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.9% with a typical mileage of 92,361 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 R117 VCF, 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 28 years old, this BMW C1 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R117 VCF is a 1998 BMW C1, first registered on 2 February 1998.

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