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X198 CBL

2000 BMW C1

Purple Petrol 120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2025
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

46,530 mi
Last recorded46,530 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2024
Typical for 2000 BMW C115,668 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX198 CBL
MakeBMW
ModelC1
Year2000
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine120cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2024 46,530 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2023 46,509 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 46,429 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 46,390 miles

Central Front Suspension ball joint worn, but not excessively Ball joint rubber slightly perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 46,333 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 46,175 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2017 46,080 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 46,009 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 45,883 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2015 45,883 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2014 41,993 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2014 41,993 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

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

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 28 Sep 2013 38,140 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 36,385 miles

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

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2011 34,695 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2010 34,641 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 32,630 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 32,482 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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X198 CBL is a 2000 BMW C1 in Purple with a 120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 X198 CBL, 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 X198 CBL registered?

X198 CBL is a 2000 BMW C1, first registered on 15 September 2000.

Is X198 CBL safe to buy?

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