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RO51 RWL

2001 BMW C1

Black Petrol 176cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

18,442 mi
Last recorded18,442 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2011
Typical for 2001 BMW C116,344 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO51 RWL
MakeBMW
ModelC1
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine176cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 8 Mar 2011 18,442 miles

Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 18,442 miles

Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Pass 13 May 2009 18,235 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 18,235 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (2.1.2a)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 16,087 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 26 Jun 2007 13,108 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 10,363 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

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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RO51 RWL is a 2001 BMW C1 in Black with a 176cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2001 BMW C1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.4% with a typical mileage of 16,344 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 RO51 RWL, 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 25 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 RO51 RWL registered?

RO51 RWL is a 2001 BMW C1, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is RO51 RWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO51 RWL shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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