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Y840 JHB

2001 BMW C1

Black Petrol 120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2022
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

12,945 mi
Last recorded12,945 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2021
Typical for 2001 BMW C116,344 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY840 JHB
MakeBMW
ModelC1
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine120cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2021 12,945 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 11,969 miles

Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 9,777 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 9,759 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 9,477 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2011 9,477 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2010 8,739 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 7,770 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2009 7,770 miles

Headlamp aim headlamp damaged and function impaired (1.2.3a)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2008 6,571 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 6,317 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2006 5,613 miles

Advise- slight play in front shock absorber lower mounting bush

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Pass 24 Feb 2006 5,613 miles

Advise- slight play in front shock absorber lower mounting bush

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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Y840 JHB is a 2001 BMW C1 in Black with a 120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 Y840 JHB, 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 Y840 JHB registered?

Y840 JHB is a 2001 BMW C1, first registered on 22 June 2001.

Is Y840 JHB safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y840 JHB shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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