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Y283 FUP

2001 BMW C1

Green Petrol 120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

12,161 mi
Last recorded12,161 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2011
Typical for 2001 BMW C116,344 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY283 FUP
MakeBMW
ModelC1
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine120cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2011 12,161 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 12,020 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2010 12,000 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.2.4)

Pass 20 Jul 2008 11,910 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2008 11,888 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 16 Jul 2007 10,995 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 10,995 miles

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

Rear Rear position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2b)

Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.3.1b)

Pass 10 Dec 2005
Fail 3 Dec 2005 7,851 miles

Offside Front Upper Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Centre Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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 FUP is a 2001 BMW C1 in Green with a 120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 Y283 FUP, 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 Y283 FUP registered?

Y283 FUP is a 2001 BMW C1, first registered on 30 May 2001.

Is Y283 FUP safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y283 FUP shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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