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Y474 JAA

2001 BMW C1

Black Petrol 120cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

17,083 mi
Last recorded17,083 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW C116,344 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY474 JAA
MakeBMW
ModelC1
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine120cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 17,083 miles
Pass 27 May 2025 16,987 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 16,660 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 16,484 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2018 16,484 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 14,695 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2017 14,695 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 11,337 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 11,327 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 11,308 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 9,141 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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Y474 JAA is a 2001 BMW C1 in Black with a 120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y474 JAA, 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 Y474 JAA registered?

Y474 JAA is a 2001 BMW C1, first registered on 1 July 2001.

Is Y474 JAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y474 JAA shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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