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R753 JFD

1997 BMW C1

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

100,505 mi
Last recorded100,505 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2022
Typical for 1997 BMW C197,506 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR753 JFD
MakeBMW
ModelC1
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2022 100,505 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2021 99,612 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2020 98,353 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2019 98,031 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 97,548 miles

Both front tyres slightly out of shape

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

Fail 31 Jan 2018 97,543 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Both front tyres slightly out of shape

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

Pass 6 Jan 2017 94,310 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2017 94,310 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2016 88,293 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 84,824 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 84,545 miles

both rear tyres perishing in tread

Fail 29 Aug 2013 84,537 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres perishing in tread

Pass 6 Jun 2013 84,423 miles

nearside and offside front tyres have cracking on inside edges

Pass 18 Jun 2012 84,102 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2012 84,095 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 83,144 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 81,878 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 79,674 miles

Nail removed from offside rear tyre. No punture found.

Pass 27 Jun 2008 77,841 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 72,774 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 5 Apr 2006 65,569 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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R753 JFD is a 1997 BMW C1 in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 R753 JFD, 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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R753 JFD is a 1997 BMW C1, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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