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RO51 WVF

2001 BMW C1

White Petrol 120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

32,773 mi
Last recorded32,773 miles
Recorded on21 May 2015
Typical for 2001 BMW C116,344 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO51 WVF
MakeBMW
ModelC1
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine120cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2015 32,773 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2013 28,780 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

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

Fail 7 Dec 2013 28,780 miles

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

Offside Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 22 Dec 2012 26,095 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2012 23,379 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 20,782 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 30 Apr 2011 20,782 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.2.4)

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

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 19,594 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 19,379 miles

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 14 Apr 2008
Fail 7 Apr 2008

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

Headlamp switch faulty (1.2.4)

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

Rear position lamp missing (1.1.1a)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2007 17,223 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 17,223 miles

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

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 20 Apr 2006 16,519 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 WVF is a 2001 BMW C1 in White with a 120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 WVF, 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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RO51 WVF is a 2001 BMW C1, first registered on 21 September 2001.

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