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Y472 PMR

2001 BMW C1

Red Petrol 120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

18,466 mi
Last recorded18,466 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2020
Typical for 2001 BMW C116,344 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY472 PMR
MakeBMW
ModelC1
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine120cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2020 18,466 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 17,461 miles

Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 17 Jul 2017 17,461 miles

Headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 17 Jul 2017 17,461 miles

Headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 14 Jul 2016 15,498 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2016 15,498 miles

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

Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jul 2015 13,624 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2015 13,624 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2014 11,789 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2013 9,836 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 9,836 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 8,150 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 7,858 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 7,556 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2010 7,556 miles

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2009 7,091 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 6,356 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 4,839 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 3,347 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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Y472 PMR is a 2001 BMW C1 in Red with a 120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 Y472 PMR, 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 Y472 PMR registered?

Y472 PMR is a 2001 BMW C1, first registered on 18 July 2001.

Is Y472 PMR safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y472 PMR shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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