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Y338 PRX

2001 BMW C1

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

35,746 mi
Last recorded35,746 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW C116,344 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY338 PRX
MakeBMW
ModelC1
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 35,746 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2024 35,598 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2023 35,460 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 35,327 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2022

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 34,860 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2020 34,800 miles

Lower Engine mounting/bracket damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2019 34,086 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2018 32,494 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Dec 2018 32,494 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Front wiper blade rubber split

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

oil warning light on

Pass 15 Jan 2018 31,555 miles

left mirror split

windscreen wiper split

Pass 3 Feb 2017 29,976 miles

left handlebar grip split

lower part of wiper blade missing

Pass 11 Feb 2016 27,722 miles

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

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

windscreen wiper split

Pass 3 Feb 2015 25,566 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

some play in front suspension bushes

Pass 25 Jan 2014 23,775 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2013 21,928 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 20,581 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 18,820 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 17,223 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2009 15,590 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 14,046 miles
Pass 19 May 2007 12,180 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2006 10,028 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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Y338 PRX is a 2001 BMW C1 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 Y338 PRX, 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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Y338 PRX is a 2001 BMW C1, first registered on 9 May 2001.

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