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RY51 YPH

2001 BMW C1

Red Petrol 176cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2013
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

21,447 mi
Last recorded21,447 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2012
Typical for 2001 BMW C116,344 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY51 YPH
MakeBMW
ModelC1
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine176cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2012 21,447 miles

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

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

Fail 13 Jun 2012 21,447 miles

Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Offside Rear Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2010 15,649 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jun 2010 15,649 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

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

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

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

Rear Motorcycle structure insecure and likely to affect the correct functioning of the steering or braking (6.1.1c) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2008 11,285 miles

headlamp has no reflector

Fail 13 Sep 2008 11,285 miles

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

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

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

headlamp has no reflector

Pass 28 Mar 2008 10,808 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 10,808 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2007 9,668 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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RY51 YPH is a 2001 BMW C1 in Red with a 176cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 RY51 YPH, 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 RY51 YPH registered?

RY51 YPH is a 2001 BMW C1, first registered on 9 November 2001.

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