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R801 GDX

1997 BMW C1

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2022
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

190,145 mi
Last recorded190,145 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2021
Typical for 1997 BMW C197,506 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR801 GDX
MakeBMW
ModelC1
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 30 Jul 2021 190,145 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 188,412 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 187,869 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 184,736 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 180,675 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 174,879 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 170,780 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 163,929 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 155,857 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 148,799 miles

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Apr 2011 141,851 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 134,202 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 126,906 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2007 126,070 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 123,793 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

fuel pipes corroded

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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R801 GDX is a 1997 BMW C1 in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R801 GDX, 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 R801 GDX registered?

R801 GDX is a 1997 BMW C1, first registered on 14 August 1997.

Is R801 GDX safe to buy?

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