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Y271 JHB

2001 BMW C1

Blue Petrol 120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

29,242 mi
Last recorded29,242 miles
Recorded on1 May 2018
Typical for 2001 BMW C116,344 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY271 JHB
MakeBMW
ModelC1
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine120cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 May 2018 29,242 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2016 29,242 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 8 Nov 2016 29,242 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords many deep splits around sides (4.1.2a(i))

Nearside Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. cannot tell if it is only the one or both (2.4.A.3b)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 26,895 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 25,676 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2013 25,676 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 23,776 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 22,180 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2011 22,099 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

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

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

Fail 17 Sep 2010

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 17 Sep 2010
Fail 23 Oct 2009 21,341 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Savere condensation on inside of headlamp lens.

Windscreen split above swept area

Pass 23 Oct 2009 21,341 miles

Savere condensation on inside of headlamp lens.

Windscreen split above swept area

Pass 15 Jul 2008 21,056 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 20,580 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 17,320 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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Y271 JHB is a 2001 BMW C1 in Blue with a 120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 Y271 JHB, 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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Y271 JHB is a 2001 BMW C1, first registered on 4 July 2001.

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