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Y126 PMR

2001 BMW C1

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

13,445 mi
Last recorded13,445 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2022
Typical for 2001 BMW C116,344 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY126 PMR
MakeBMW
ModelC1
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc
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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2022 13,445 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 13,377 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Fail 17 Oct 2017 13,377 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.6.B.1)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 13,132 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 12,434 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 9,891 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2014 9,891 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2013 9,060 miles

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 15 Oct 2013 9,069 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2012 7,722 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 7,185 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2010 6,555 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2010 6,555 miles

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 28 Oct 2009 5,089 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2008 3,774 miles

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

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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Y126 PMR is a 2001 BMW C1 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2001 BMW C1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.4% with a typical mileage of 16,344 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 Y126 PMR, 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 25 years old, this BMW C1 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Y126 PMR registered?

Y126 PMR is a 2001 BMW C1, first registered on 1 June 2001.

Is Y126 PMR safe to buy?

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