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R909 ORN

1997 BMW C1

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,688 mi
Last recorded97,688 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2009
Typical for 1997 BMW C197,506 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR909 ORN
MakeBMW
ModelC1
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2009 97,688 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)

two sets of plates fitted at test

Pass 14 Mar 2008 94,092 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 14 Mar 2008 94,092 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 18 Dec 2006 94,053 miles

Coolant leak

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 7 Dec 2005 84,576 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2005 84,571 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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R909 ORN is a 1997 BMW C1 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R909 ORN, 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 R909 ORN registered?

R909 ORN is a 1997 BMW C1, first registered on 29 September 1997.

Is R909 ORN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R909 ORN shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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