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R684 FWS

1998 BMW C1

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

133,014 mi
Last recorded133,014 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW C192,361 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR684 FWS
MakeBMW
ModelC1
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 133,014 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2025 132,468 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 130,494 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2022 127,995 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 126,843 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 125,594 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2017 125,561 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2016 124,515 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 122,670 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 120,141 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2013 115,243 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 115,243 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2012 112,759 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 112,759 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 106,985 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 104,751 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2010 104,750 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 27 Jul 2009 101,682 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 93,994 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 85,519 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 78,081 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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R684 FWS is a 1998 BMW C1 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 1998 BMW C1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.9% with a typical mileage of 92,361 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 R684 FWS, 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 28 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 R684 FWS registered?

R684 FWS is a 1998 BMW C1, first registered on 9 January 1998.

Is R684 FWS safe to buy?

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