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Y36 AYX

2001 BMW C1

Black Petrol 180cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

30,434 mi
Last recorded30,434 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2023
Typical for 2001 BMW C116,344 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY36 AYX
MakeBMW
ModelC1
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine180cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2023 30,434 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 30,075 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2019 28,734 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2018 28,702 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2017 28,683 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 27,422 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2016 27,422 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2015 23,723 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Fail 23 Sep 2015 23,723 miles

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

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

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

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

Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 20,903 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 24 Sep 2014 20,903 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2013 20,890 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2013

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 9 Feb 2012 19,017 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Fail 9 Feb 2012 19,017 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1c)

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Offside Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2011 16,619 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 14,090 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2010 14,090 miles

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

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

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2008 10,988 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 8,469 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 6,187 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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Y36 AYX is a 2001 BMW C1 in Black with a 180cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 Y36 AYX, 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 Y36 AYX registered?

Y36 AYX is a 2001 BMW C1, first registered on 5 July 2001.

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