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Y343 WBK

2001 BMW C1

Red Petrol 120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

19,647 mi
Last recorded19,647 miles
Recorded on13 May 2017
Typical for 2001 BMW C116,344 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY343 WBK
MakeBMW
ModelC1
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine120cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 May 2017 19,647 miles

Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 12 May 2017 19,647 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play engine mounts have play (2.4.A2a(i))

Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 18,113 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Apr 2016 18,113 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.2.4)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

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

Fail 6 May 2015 15,966 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 6 May 2015 15,966 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 14,683 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 12,084 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2013 12,084 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front Wheel has an excessively eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

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

Pass 10 May 2012 10,283 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2012 10,283 miles

Headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

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

Pass 11 May 2011 8,896 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 8,896 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2010 7,609 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 7,609 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 13 May 2009 5,750 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 4,043 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 1,066 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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Y343 WBK is a 2001 BMW C1 in Red with a 120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 Y343 WBK, 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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Y343 WBK is a 2001 BMW C1, first registered on 15 June 2001.

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