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X212 CBL

2000 BMW C1

White Petrol 120cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

24,755 mi
Last recorded24,755 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW C115,668 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX212 CBL
MakeBMW
ModelC1
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine120cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 24,755 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2024 24,034 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 10 Sep 2024 24,033 miles

Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 23,777 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 23,676 miles

Front shock absorber casing corroded

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

windscreen washer not working

Fail 9 Sep 2022 23,676 miles

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front shock absorber casing corroded

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

windscreen washer not working

Pass 23 Sep 2021 23,579 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 23,511 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 22,544 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 21,631 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 21,134 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 20,800 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting deteriorated. Mounting bolts, seized and insecure (7.1.1.c)

Pass 7 Mar 2015 19,701 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Pass 15 Feb 2014 17,593 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2014 17,593 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2013 15,640 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2013 15,640 miles

Front position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2a)

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 13,148 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 12,381 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 11,242 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 11,242 miles

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2008 10,339 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2005 10,332 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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X212 CBL is a 2000 BMW C1 in White with a 120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 X212 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 X212 CBL registered?

X212 CBL is a 2000 BMW C1, first registered on 15 September 2000.

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