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R620 HAA

1997 BMW C1

Green Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

188,392 mi
Last recorded188,392 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 BMW C197,506 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR620 HAA
MakeBMW
ModelC1
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 188,392 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front cross member corroded

Fail 8 Jun 2026 188,386 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front cross member corroded

Pass 30 May 2025 180,145 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides, outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner wing (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 31 May 2024 172,187 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main runs (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both inner wings (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 31 May 2024 172,187 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main runs (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both inner wings (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 May 2023 164,531 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH INNERWINGS (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH TO BRAKE HOSES (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Jun 2022 157,143 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

Pass 1 Jun 2021 148,384 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 142,789 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 135,378 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2019 135,378 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn upper suspension arm inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn upper suspension arm inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 129,846 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 129,265 miles

underside fuel pipes corroded

both front and rear brake hoses slightly perished

engine and gearbox oil leak

front oil cooler pipes corroded

slight play in both rear trailing arm ball joints

Pass 7 Sep 2016 125,733 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear inner (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 7 Sep 2016 125,733 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear inner (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 119,268 miles

chip in screen

Pass 27 Aug 2014 113,300 miles

chip in screen

Fail 14 Aug 2014 113,092 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

chip in screen

Pass 23 Aug 2013 102,635 miles

chip in screen

slight play both rear top hub bushs

Pass 23 Aug 2012 94,842 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jun 2011 79,619 miles

screen chipped

sill covers fitted

slight movement steering system

Pass 26 May 2010 61,142 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 25 May 2010 61,142 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2008 36,830 miles

ABS LIGHT A BIT INTERMITTANT IN OPERATION.

BOTH HEADLIGHT AIMS SET ON UPPER LIMIT.

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING CLOSE TO LIMIT.

Pass 8 Jan 2008 28,131 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 17,180 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2006 16,975 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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R620 HAA is a 1997 BMW C1 in Green with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R620 HAA, 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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R620 HAA is a 1997 BMW C1, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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