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R35 BFC

1997 BMW C1

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

86,502 mi
Last recorded86,502 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2019
Typical for 1997 BMW C197,506 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR35 BFC
MakeBMW
ModelC1
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2019 86,502 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 86,367 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2018 86,330 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 24 Nov 2016 85,558 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 85,137 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 84,801 miles

rear diff oil seal slight leak

Pass 24 Apr 2013 83,213 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)

rear diff leaking

slight corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 16 Apr 2012 82,308 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 81,682 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 80,548 miles

nearside front brake juddering slightly

rear diff leaking oil

skirts fitted on car unable to check sills for corrosion

Fail 22 Apr 2009 79,142 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

front to rear corroded brake pipes

oil leak offside rocker cover

oil leak rear diff

power steering leak

Pass 22 Apr 2009 79,142 miles

front to rear corroded brake pipes

oil leak offside rocker cover

oil leak rear diff

power steering leak

Pass 13 May 2008 77,012 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 74,863 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 71,995 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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R35 BFC 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 R35 BFC, 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 R35 BFC registered?

R35 BFC is a 1997 BMW C1, first registered on 23 August 1997.

Is R35 BFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R35 BFC shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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