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W698 EGF

2000 BMW C1

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

22,608 mi
Last recorded22,608 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2000 BMW C115,668 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW698 EGF
MakeBMW
ModelC1
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 22,608 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 May 2025 22,313 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 30 Apr 2025 22,303 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Apr 2024 22,015 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 May 2023 21,032 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2010 20,706 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2009 19,754 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 inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2009 19,754 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2008 17,425 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2008 17,425 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2007 15,689 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 14,438 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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W698 EGF is a 2000 BMW C1 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W698 EGF, 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 W698 EGF registered?

W698 EGF is a 2000 BMW C1, first registered on 5 July 2000.

Is W698 EGF safe to buy?

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