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Y839 BAN

2001 BMW C1

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

14,746 mi
Last recorded14,746 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW C116,344 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY839 BAN
MakeBMW
ModelC1
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 3 Oct 2025 14,746 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2024 14,538 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2023 14,402 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 14,184 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2021 13,722 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2020 13,299 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2019 12,771 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2018 12,477 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 12,166 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.3(ii))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2016 8,361 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2015 7,432 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre is in poor condition (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2014 6,012 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 7 Sep 2013 5,100 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 4,707 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2011 3,904 miles

Nearside Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 14 May 2010 3,451 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 3,451 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 2,541 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 2,442 miles

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

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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Y839 BAN is a 2001 BMW C1 in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 Y839 BAN, 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 Y839 BAN registered?

Y839 BAN is a 2001 BMW C1, first registered on 29 June 2001.

Is Y839 BAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y839 BAN shows 19 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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