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R352 HMV

1997 BMW C1

Red Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

119,242 mi
Last recorded119,242 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2008
Typical for 1997 BMW C197,506 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR352 HMV
MakeBMW
ModelC1
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2008 119,242 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2007 111,921 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 95,305 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2006 95,090 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Offside Front Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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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R352 HMV is a 1997 BMW C1 in Red with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R352 HMV, 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 R352 HMV registered?

R352 HMV is a 1997 BMW C1, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R352 HMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R352 HMV shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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