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Y401 YRV

2001 BMW C1

Black Petrol 120cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

21,188 mi
Last recorded21,188 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW C116,344 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY401 YRV
MakeBMW
ModelC1
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine120cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 21,188 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2024

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

Pass 30 Nov 2023 19,538 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2023 19,538 miles

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 18,867 miles

Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2021 18,635 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 18,130 miles

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

seat belt fraid

wiper blade not working as good as it should be

Pass 25 Nov 2019 17,963 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2019 17,963 miles

Rear Position lamp switch does not illuminate all position lamps with a single operation (4.2.2 (a))

Front Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Front Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Front Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Pass 27 Oct 2018 16,907 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil r/h fork. (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 16,418 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2017 16,418 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 15,567 miles

Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)

Fail 31 Oct 2016 15,567 miles

Headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

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

Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 14,481 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2015 14,481 miles

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

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2014 13,362 miles

Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)

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

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2014 13,362 miles

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

Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2013 12,974 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2013 12,974 miles

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2012 12,406 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2012 12,406 miles

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

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

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

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

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

rear tyre flat

Pass 31 Oct 2011 11,453 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2011 11,453 miles

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

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

Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 10,493 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 10,491 miles

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

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 31 Oct 2008 9,464 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Feb 2007 7,543 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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Y401 YRV is a 2001 BMW C1 in Black with a 120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 Y401 YRV, 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 Y401 YRV registered?

Y401 YRV is a 2001 BMW C1, first registered on 9 May 2001.

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