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RO51 WVE

2001 BMW C1

White Petrol 180cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

24,647 mi
Last recorded24,647 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW C116,344 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO51 WVE
MakeBMW
ModelC1
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine180cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 24,647 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2025 24,512 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 23,769 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit on limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear tyre worn uneven

Pass 10 Feb 2023 22,760 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 22,667 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 22,644 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 22,621 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 21,093 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 19,365 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 17,499 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2013 16,451 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012
Pass 10 Mar 2011 12,567 miles

Centre Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2010 10,304 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 10,304 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2009 8,700 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 6,642 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 5,020 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2006 3,427 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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RO51 WVE is a 2001 BMW C1 in White with a 180cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 RO51 WVE, 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 WVE registered?

RO51 WVE is a 2001 BMW C1, first registered on 12 September 2001.

Is RO51 WVE safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO51 WVE shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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