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R267 JHJ

1997 BMW C1

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

127,198 mi
Last recorded127,198 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2017
Typical for 1997 BMW C197,506 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR267 JHJ
MakeBMW
ModelC1
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2017 127,198 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 12 Jul 2017 127,198 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 May 2016 125,419 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2015 123,093 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 121,828 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 118,804 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 12 May 2012 116,389 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2011 114,043 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Mar 2010 110,529 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Mar 2009 104,770 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 102,419 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 97,523 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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R267 JHJ is a 1997 BMW C1 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 R267 JHJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R267 JHJ registered?

R267 JHJ is a 1997 BMW C1, first registered on 31 October 1997.

Is R267 JHJ safe to buy?

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