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R450 HBR

1997 BMW C1

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

116,503 mi
Last recorded116,503 miles
Recorded on27 Dec 2017
Typical for 1997 BMW C197,506 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR450 HBR
MakeBMW
ModelC1
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Dec 2017 116,503 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2016 96,210 miles

Nearside Front Upper Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads low (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' small stone chip (8.3.1a)

Fail 15 Oct 2016 96,210 miles

Front Brake pedal spongy spongy pedal (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads low (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' small stone chip (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 84,876 miles

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

nearside front tyre deteriorated

off side rear tyre deteriorated

Pass 30 Oct 2013 84,649 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Oct 2012 80,764 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2011 76,896 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2010 72,519 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 68,818 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 67,074 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2008 67,074 miles

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

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

fuel and brake pipes corroding

Pass 24 Jul 2007 66,878 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 66,353 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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R450 HBR is a 1997 BMW C1 in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 R450 HBR, 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 R450 HBR registered?

R450 HBR is a 1997 BMW C1, first registered on 24 October 1997.

Is R450 HBR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R450 HBR shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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