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R98 JAA

1998 BMW C1

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

135,596 mi
Last recorded135,596 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW C192,361 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR98 JAA
MakeBMW
ModelC1
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 135,596 miles

advise nsr tyer low tread advise rear number plate poor

Pass 28 May 2024 134,083 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2023 132,401 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2022 131,088 miles

Offside Rear Inner sill has slight surfaces corrosion

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

Pass 19 Jan 2021 130,977 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2019 130,433 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 May 2016 128,837 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 128,837 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 127,003 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 123,121 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2013 123,121 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 11,889 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 112,947 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 106,658 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2010 106,658 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2009 96,929 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 86,754 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2007 75,029 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 69,128 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2006 69,095 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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)

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

Pass 29 Dec 2005 61,443 miles

Both rear tyres worn near limit.

Play in steering joints.

Slight corrosion on chassis and running gear.

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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R98 JAA is a 1998 BMW C1 in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 R98 JAA, 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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R98 JAA is a 1998 BMW C1, first registered on 1 January 1998.

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