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Y716 HHB

2001 BMW C1

Black Petrol 176cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

40,068 mi
Last recorded40,068 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2008
Typical for 2001 BMW C116,344 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY716 HHB
MakeBMW
ModelC1
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine176cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2008 40,068 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2006 39,274 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2005 36,162 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2005 36,092 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Rear Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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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Y716 HHB is a 2001 BMW C1 in Black with a 176cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y716 HHB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y716 HHB registered?

Y716 HHB is a 2001 BMW C1, first registered on 29 June 2001.

Is Y716 HHB safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y716 HHB shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does Y716 HHB have outstanding finance?

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