MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
106,858 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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))
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
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
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
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
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
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
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)
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)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the BMW C1?
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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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R208 XAO is a 1997 BMW C1, first registered on 31 December 1997.
Is R208 XAO safe to buy?
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