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Y283 CGJ

2001 BMW C1

Black Petrol 120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2012
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

23,257 mi
Last recorded23,257 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2011
Typical for 2001 BMW C116,344 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY283 CGJ
MakeBMW
ModelC1
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine120cc
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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 19 Oct 2011 23,257 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 23,301 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2009 18,986 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 18,064 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2007 15,283 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 11,263 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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Y283 CGJ is a 2001 BMW C1 in Black with a 120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y283 CGJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y283 CGJ registered?

Y283 CGJ is a 2001 BMW C1, first registered on 1 May 2001.

Is Y283 CGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y283 CGJ shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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