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R258 VRH

1997 BMW C1

Green Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

144,467 mi
Last recorded144,467 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2024
Typical for 1997 BMW C197,506 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR258 VRH
MakeBMW
ModelC1
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2024 144,467 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2023 143,087 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2023 143,087 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2022 142,059 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 141,632 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 141,412 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust corroded

o/s hand brake effort only just met

o/s/f wheel slightly binding

outer sills covered in trims

rear brake disc and pads poor condition

Pass 19 Sep 2016 141,411 miles

all brake disc very corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2014 140,775 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

all brake disc poor condition

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge will need replacing soon

Fail 9 Sep 2014 140,775 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all brake disc poor condition

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge will need replacing soon

Pass 26 Oct 2013 140,122 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

all discs slightly pitted

Pass 16 Oct 2012 139,400 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

all brake disc slightly pitted

steering idler slight play

Pass 12 Oct 2011 138,069 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

all brake disc slightly corroded

steering idler slight play

Pass 14 Oct 2010 135,977 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

damage to front bumper

oil around engine and gearbox

slight play in steering idler arms

surface rust on front brake discs

surface rust on metal fuel pipes

surface rust on rear brake discs

Pass 10 Oct 2009 129,287 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2008 123,549 miles

engine oil leaks

Fail 20 Oct 2008 123,549 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

engine oil leaks

Pass 19 Oct 2007 117,905 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

all suspension bushes starting to perish

exhaust corroded at joints

oil leak - engine

Fail 19 Oct 2007 117,905 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

all suspension bushes starting to perish

exhaust corroded at joints

oil leak - engine

Pass 30 Oct 2006 112,340 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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R258 VRH is a 1997 BMW C1 in Green with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 R258 VRH, 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 R258 VRH registered?

R258 VRH is a 1997 BMW C1, first registered on 2 October 1997.

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