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Y842 JHB

2001 BMW C1

Blue Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2024
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

40,879 mi
Last recorded40,879 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2023
Typical for 2001 BMW C116,344 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY842 JHB
MakeBMW
ModelC1
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2023 40,879 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 39,783 miles

Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting slightly loose main swing arm has play at front mount (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 39,569 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 May 2021 39,535 miles

Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn swinging arm pivot bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 39,161 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2019 39,161 miles

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2018 38,810 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 38,160 miles

Front shocker dust covers perished

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

Pass 22 Mar 2016 37,316 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 32,375 miles

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

adv front fork seal covers deteriated

adv slight corrosion on frame

Pass 14 Mar 2013 31,426 miles

adv fork seal dust covers deteriated both front

Pass 26 May 2011 30,259 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2009 28,690 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 30 Oct 2008 26,435 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2007 21,952 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 20,364 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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Y842 JHB is a 2001 BMW C1 in Blue with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 Y842 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 Y842 JHB registered?

Y842 JHB is a 2001 BMW C1, first registered on 5 July 2001.

Is Y842 JHB safe to buy?

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