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R970 BFU

1997 BMW C1

Green Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

90,780 mi
Last recorded90,780 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2024
Typical for 1997 BMW C197,506 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR970 BFU
MakeBMW
ModelC1
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2024 90,780 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 90,701 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2021 86,658 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

UNDERSIDE FUEL PIPES HEAVILY CORRODED

Fail 14 Jul 2021 86,658 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded AT FLEXY HOSE (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPE (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded AT FLEXY HOSE (1.1.11 (c))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

UNDERSIDE FUEL PIPES HEAVILY CORRODED

Pass 9 Aug 2019 86,372 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 84,700 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside front headlight fogged

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

Fail 30 May 2018 84,700 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside front headlight fogged

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

Fail 22 Aug 2017 84,666 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()

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

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

Pass 7 May 2016 83,272 miles

Offside front tyre external wear marks

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 18 May 2015 82,621 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 82,296 miles
Pass 6 May 2013 81,102 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 8 May 2012 80,419 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust rusted

n/s wiper blade worn

Pass 16 Feb 2010 79,890 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Gearbox oil leaks.Needs attension.

General surface corrosion to under side of vehicle in places

Pass 26 Sep 2007 78,555 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 75,929 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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R970 BFU is a 1997 BMW C1 in Green with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 R970 BFU, 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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R970 BFU is a 1997 BMW C1, first registered on 21 October 1997.

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