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RO51 RYB

2001 BMW C1

Red Petrol 120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

43,560 mi
Last recorded43,560 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2014
Typical for 2001 BMW C116,344 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO51 RYB
MakeBMW
ModelC1
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine120cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2014 43,560 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2014 43,560 miles

Front Brake disc(s) excessively scored (3.2.A1l)

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

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

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

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 39,120 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2013 39,120 miles

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

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2012 36,058 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Fail 26 Oct 2012 36,058 miles

Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Pass 26 Oct 2011 31,732 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2011 31,732 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.2.4)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2010 27,103 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2009 21,053 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 16 Oct 2009 21,053 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 17,272 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 29 Oct 2008 17,272 miles

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

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 26 Oct 2007 11,682 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 9,377 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2006 9,377 miles

Front Brake lever is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (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 RYB is a 2001 BMW C1 in Red with a 120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 RYB, 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.

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What year was RO51 RYB registered?

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

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The MOT history for RO51 RYB shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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