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R977 BEY

1998 BMW C1

Green Petrol 4200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2021
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

79,689 mi
Last recorded79,689 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2020
Typical for 1998 BMW C192,361 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR977 BEY
MakeBMW
ModelC1
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,200cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2020 79,689 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2020 79,685 miles

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

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 10 May 2012 76,784 miles

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

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

Fail 10 May 2012 76,784 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 74,816 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 72,475 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Oct 2008 70,037 miles

Oil leak

Pass 25 Oct 2007 67,152 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 59,842 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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R977 BEY is a 1998 BMW C1 in Green with a 4,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R977 BEY, 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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What year was R977 BEY registered?

R977 BEY is a 1998 BMW C1, first registered on 2 January 1998.

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