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W398 EHR

2000 BMW C1

Green Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

11,803 mi
Last recorded11,803 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2016
Typical for 2000 BMW C115,668 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW398 EHR
MakeBMW
ModelC1
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2016 11,803 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Fail 7 Oct 2016 11,803 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2015 10,411 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Feb 2015 10,309 miles

Front Brake lever mounting insecure (3.1.2a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2014 8,649 miles

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

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

Windscreen cracked

Pass 5 Feb 2013 7,510 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Feb 2013 7,510 miles

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 switch faulty (1.2.4)

Position lamp switch does not operate the front and rear position lamps (1.1.4c)

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2012 6,421 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 10 Feb 2011 4,975 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 3,655 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 19 Jan 2009 1,673 miles

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

windscreen washers not working

Pass 29 Jan 2008 2 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2007 14,434 miles

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

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Rear suspension bush excessively deteriorated (2.4.A2a(i))

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

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

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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W398 EHR is a 2000 BMW C1 in Green with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 W398 EHR, 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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W398 EHR is a 2000 BMW C1, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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