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Y817 YYX

2001 BMW C1

Black Petrol 120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

18,015 mi
Last recorded18,015 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2013
Typical for 2001 BMW C116,344 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY817 YYX
MakeBMW
ModelC1
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine120cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2013 18,015 miles

Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Upper Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

handlebar grips splitting

Pass 15 May 2012 16,259 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 14,094 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 12,204 miles

Front Lower Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 19 May 2009 9,320 miles

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 7,335 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Fail 11 Jun 2008 7,335 miles

Front Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Front Steering linkage has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2007 6,380 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2006 5,211 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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Y817 YYX is a 2001 BMW C1 in Black with a 120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 Y817 YYX, 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 Y817 YYX registered?

Y817 YYX is a 2001 BMW C1, first registered on 26 June 2001.

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