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W379 SAH

2000 BMW C1

Red Petrol 120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2016
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

16,795 mi
Last recorded16,795 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2016
Typical for 2000 BMW C115,668 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW379 SAH
MakeBMW
ModelC1
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine120cc
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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 8 Sep 2016 16,795 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)

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

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

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

Registration plate delaminated (6.3.1.d)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2015 16,596 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 16,564 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 16,487 miles

Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

Fail 8 Apr 2012 16,487 miles

Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

Front Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2007 16,430 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2007 16,430 miles

Centre Front Upper Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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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W379 SAH is a 2000 BMW C1 in Red with a 120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2000 BMW C1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.7% with a typical mileage of 15,668 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 W379 SAH, 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 26 years old, this BMW C1 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was W379 SAH registered?

W379 SAH is a 2000 BMW C1, first registered on 11 May 2000.

Is W379 SAH safe to buy?

The MOT history for W379 SAH shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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