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Y759 JVJ

2001 BMW C1

Black Petrol 120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

28,080 mi
Last recorded28,080 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2012
Typical for 2001 BMW C116,344 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY759 JVJ
MakeBMW
ModelC1
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine120cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2012 28,080 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2011 27,645 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2010 27,138 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2010 27,129 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2009 26,863 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Fail 10 Sep 2008 25,626 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2008 25,626 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 22,827 miles

Slight wear in lower bush- front shock absorber lower mounting

Fail 21 Sep 2007 22,816 miles

Nearside Front Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Offside Front Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

bushing (in front shock absorber lower mounting) showing signs of wear.

Pass 20 Sep 2006 19,422 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

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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Y759 JVJ 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 70%.

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 Y759 JVJ, 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 Y759 JVJ registered?

Y759 JVJ is a 2001 BMW C1, first registered on 20 July 2001.

Is Y759 JVJ safe to buy?

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