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Y253 RBP

2001 BMW C1

Red Petrol 120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

30,519 mi
Last recorded30,519 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2018
Typical for 2001 BMW C116,344 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY253 RBP
MakeBMW
ModelC1
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine120cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2018 30,519 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 4 Oct 2018 30,519 miles

Engine mounting/bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Handlebar mounting insecure (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake lever insecure (1.1.2 (e) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Wheel damaged or distorted to the extent that control of the motorcycle is likely to be adversely affected (5.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension component fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 3 Sep 2018 30,492 miles

All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Front Wheel excessively distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Handlebar mounting insecure (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2017 30,192 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

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

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

Fail 15 Jun 2017 30,192 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged and function impaired (1.5.3a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2016 29,222 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 28,372 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 27,641 miles
Fail 16 May 2014 27,641 miles

Front wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.3.3a)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Fail 14 Apr 2014 27,549 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Front wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.3.5a)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 26,375 miles
Fail 11 May 2013 26,291 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2012 24,237 miles

Oil leak

Pass 28 Mar 2011 20,686 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2010 19,211 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 17,715 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2009 17,715 miles

Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 15,990 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2008 15,990 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2007 14,165 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 12,330 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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Y253 RBP is a 2001 BMW C1 in Red with a 120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 Y253 RBP, 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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Y253 RBP is a 2001 BMW C1, first registered on 6 April 2001.

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