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W819 SPE

2000 BMW C1

Multi-colour Petrol 120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

28,997 mi
Last recorded28,997 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2014
Typical for 2000 BMW C115,668 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW819 SPE
MakeBMW
ModelC1
Year2000
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine120cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2014 28,997 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 28,332 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 28,152 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 28,076 miles

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

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

Rear wheel insecure (4.2.3b)

Rear wheel rotation likely to be impeded (6.2.1b)

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (2.1.2a)

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

Front Wheel damaged but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

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

Rear position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Pass 7 Jul 2010 23,695 miles

Front Fork yoke slightly corroded. (2.1.1b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 18 May 2010 23,199 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 wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Front Fork yoke slightly corroded. (2.1.1b)

Pass 13 May 2009 18,987 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 18,978 miles

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

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

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

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

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 29 May 2008 13,290 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 13,277 miles

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Pass 24 May 2007 8,729 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 8,729 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2006 6,656 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2006 6,656 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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W819 SPE is a 2000 BMW C1 in Multi-colour with a 120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 W819 SPE, 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 W819 SPE registered?

W819 SPE is a 2000 BMW C1, first registered on 15 June 2000.

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