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R208 XAO

1997 BMW C1

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

106,858 mi
Last recorded106,858 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2020
Typical for 1997 BMW C197,506 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR208 XAO
MakeBMW
ModelC1
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2020 106,858 miles

Underseal applied under vehicle

Pass 11 Oct 2018 106,800 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.15 (b))

Missing under trays front

Nearside Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering arm joint

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 106,532 miles

Both rear upper suspension ball joints have slight play

Coolant leaks

Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

Front brake pipes are corroded

Oil leaks

Slight play in steering joints

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Pass 26 Jan 2017 105,573 miles

Both front brake hoses are perished

Brake pipes corroded

Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

Front brake discs are corroded

Oil leaks

Rear brake discs are corroded

Underside corroded

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Fail 25 Jan 2017 105,573 miles

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Both rear tyres are low of tread

Brake pipes corroded

Both front brake hoses are perished

Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

Front brake discs are corroded

Oil leaks

Rear brake discs are corroded

Underside corroded

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Pass 21 Sep 2015 104,587 miles

Bothe rear upper ball joints have slight play

Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

Engine oil leaks

Front brake discs are fitted going the wrong direction (drilled and grooved)

O/s/r tyre is getting low of tread

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Fail 14 Sep 2015 104,587 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Link arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Bothe rear upper ball joints have slight play

Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

Engine oil leaks

Front brake discs are fitted going the wrong direction (drilled and grooved)

O/s/r tyre is getting low of tread

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Pass 23 Sep 2014 99,701 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jul 2013 97,176 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 95,353 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 93,229 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2010 90,819 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2007 87,643 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2006 83,644 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2005 80,840 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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R208 XAO is a 1997 BMW C1 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 R208 XAO, 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 R208 XAO registered?

R208 XAO is a 1997 BMW C1, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R208 XAO safe to buy?

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