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Y248 RJB

2001 BMW C1

Red Petrol 120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2015
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

15,829 mi
Last recorded15,829 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 BMW C116,344 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY248 RJB
MakeBMW
ModelC1
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine120cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Fail 20 Sep 2017 15,829 miles

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

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

Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play Engine support mounts (2.4.A2a(i)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Aug 2014 15,394 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 14,962 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 14,781 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 14,772 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 14,436 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2007 14,436 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2006 12,450 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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Y248 RJB is a 2001 BMW C1 in Red with a 120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y248 RJB, 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 Y248 RJB registered?

Y248 RJB is a 2001 BMW C1, first registered on 6 April 2001.

Is Y248 RJB safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y248 RJB shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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