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R160 EAH

1997 BMW C1

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

122,813 mi
Last recorded122,813 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 BMW C197,506 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR160 EAH
MakeBMW
ModelC1
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 122,813 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sills both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 1.6mm exactly (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Mar 2026 122,812 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded 1x pipe from flexi, 2x pipes near fuel filter (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt vertical arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt vertical arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sills both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 1.6mm exactly (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Feb 2025 121,392 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement vertical arms both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Feb 2024 121,039 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 120,669 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 120,517 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded, rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 119,936 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 118,514 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 115,153 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2018 115,153 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Oct 2006 85,323 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges,squeak from steering poss dry idler

Pass 16 Sep 2005 79,266 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2005 79,173 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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R160 EAH is a 1997 BMW C1 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 R160 EAH, 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 R160 EAH registered?

R160 EAH is a 1997 BMW C1, first registered on 27 August 1997.

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