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R812 UYX

1998 BMW C1

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

102,515 mi
Last recorded102,515 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2024
Typical for 1998 BMW C192,361 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR812 UYX
MakeBMW
ModelC1
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2024 102,515 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle corroded within prescribed areas outer sill covers fitted

Fail 12 Feb 2024 102,421 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle corroded within prescribed areas outer sill covers fitted

Pass 13 Feb 2023 100,206 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front sun visor missing

Offside Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm reading taken from the centre of the tyre (5.2.3 (e))

all four jacking points missing

Fail 31 Jan 2023 100,159 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Steering locking device ineffective track rod joints no locking nuts fitted (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front sun visor missing

Offside Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm reading taken from the centre of the tyre (5.2.3 (e))

all four jacking points missing

Pass 7 Feb 2022 99,733 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe corroded as marked (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2020 99,643 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe corroded as marked (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive minor engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 99,575 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2018 99,574 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 99,361 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 98,931 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2015 98,226 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 97,508 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Fail 20 Jun 2014 97,515 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Fail 13 May 2013 96,748 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

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

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

fuel pipes corroding

Pass 13 May 2013 96,748 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

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

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

fuel pipes corroding

Pass 11 May 2012 93,626 miles

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

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

air bag light on

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 21 May 2011 90,474 miles

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

both front lower suspension arm inner bushs in poor condition

fuel pipes corroded

main beam switch in poor condition

n/s rear lower suspension lower most bush has freeplay

o/s rear top suspension arm outer most bush has freeplay

Pass 20 May 2010 87,446 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2009 83,724 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2008 81,603 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 May 2007 77,942 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 77,942 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

fuel cap corroded

Pass 23 May 2006 73,362 miles

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

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

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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R812 UYX is a 1998 BMW C1 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 R812 UYX, 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.

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R812 UYX is a 1998 BMW C1, first registered on 5 January 1998.

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