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Y437 LHB

2001 BMW C1

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2020
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

6,463 mi
Last recorded6,463 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2019
Typical for 2001 BMW C116,344 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY437 LHB
MakeBMW
ModelC1
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2019 6,463 miles

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

Offside Rear Indicator damage.

Fail 19 Jun 2019 6,463 miles

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

Offside Rear Indicator damage.

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2012 3,506 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2012 3,506 miles

Centre Front Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Centre Front Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

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

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

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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Y437 LHB is a 2001 BMW C1 in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 Y437 LHB, 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 Y437 LHB registered?

Y437 LHB is a 2001 BMW C1, first registered on 29 June 2001.

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