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Y831 RLE

2001 BMW C1

Black Petrol 200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

19,884 mi
Last recorded19,884 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2010
Typical for 2001 BMW C116,344 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY831 RLE
MakeBMW
ModelC1
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine200cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2010 19,884 miles

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

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

Rear pads wearing eneven

Fail 24 Aug 2010 19,877 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

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

Upper Steering linkage has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

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

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

Rear brake pads wearing uneven

Pass 9 Sep 2009 19,589 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2008 19,560 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2007 18,950 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2007 18,950 miles

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.4a)

Pass 28 Jun 2006 12,674 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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Y831 RLE is a 2001 BMW C1 in Black with a 200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 Y831 RLE, 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 Y831 RLE registered?

Y831 RLE is a 2001 BMW C1, first registered on 29 June 2001.

Is Y831 RLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y831 RLE shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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