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Y46 VLD

2001 BMW C1

Black Petrol 120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

21,859 mi
Last recorded21,859 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2011
Typical for 2001 BMW C116,344 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY46 VLD
MakeBMW
ModelC1
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine120cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2011 21,859 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2011 21,859 miles

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

Headlamp switch faulty (1.2.4)

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

Rear Front mudguard insecure (2.3.7)

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

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

Pass 4 May 2010 18,858 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Fail 29 Apr 2010 18,858 miles

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

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

Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Fail 22 Apr 2009 17,139 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2009 17,139 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 15,393 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 13,153 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 13,153 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 2 May 2006 10,672 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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Y46 VLD is a 2001 BMW C1 in Black with a 120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 Y46 VLD, 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 Y46 VLD registered?

Y46 VLD is a 2001 BMW C1, first registered on 16 May 2001.

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