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R64 UYW

1997 BMW C1

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

98,153 mi
Last recorded98,153 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 BMW C197,506 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR64 UYW
MakeBMW
ModelC1
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 98,153 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Nov 2024 98,058 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 97,489 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 97,082 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 96,649 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 93,538 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 92,745 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 91,665 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 90,173 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 88,336 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 85,357 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 81,924 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2013 78,519 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2013 78,519 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 74,426 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 70,877 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 66,233 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 57,615 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2008 56,239 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2007 52,226 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 49,266 miles

slight play in o/s/f anti roll bar link arm

Pass 25 Aug 2005 46,275 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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R64 UYW is a 1997 BMW C1 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 R64 UYW, 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 R64 UYW registered?

R64 UYW is a 1997 BMW C1, first registered on 27 October 1997.

Is R64 UYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R64 UYW shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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