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R466 AWX

1997 BMW C1

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

137,489 mi
Last recorded137,489 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 BMW C197,506 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR466 AWX
MakeBMW
ModelC1
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 137,489 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2024 137,374 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 137,367 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 137,302 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 136,881 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 133,105 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 132,355 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 131,221 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 127,858 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 124,686 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 123,606 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 119,789 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 115,749 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 110,264 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 104,740 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 104,733 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 May 2008 97,355 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 97,206 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Oil leak around rear differential

Fail 7 Apr 2008 97,045 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2007 89,411 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Apr 2007 89,411 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 83,390 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

knocking in steering

nearside rear tyre has two puncture repair

oil leak from diff

rear number plate insecure

unable to inspect brake fluid level

unable to inspect sills due to covers

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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R466 AWX is a 1997 BMW C1 in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R466 AWX, 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 R466 AWX registered?

R466 AWX is a 1997 BMW C1, first registered on 13 August 1997.

Is R466 AWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R466 AWX shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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