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Y847 TSL

2001 BMW C1

Red Petrol 120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

20,880 mi
Last recorded20,880 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2013
Typical for 2001 BMW C116,344 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY847 TSL
MakeBMW
ModelC1
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine120cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2013 20,880 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2013 20,880 miles

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

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 19,061 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2012 19,061 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 19,046 miles

Battery insecure

Fail 30 Sep 2011 19,046 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.2.4)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Position lamp switch does not operate the front and rear position lamps (1.1.4c)

Battery insecure

Pass 4 Aug 2009 19,039 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2009 19,039 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2007 17,527 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 13,598 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2005 11,365 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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Y847 TSL is a 2001 BMW C1 in Red with a 120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 Y847 TSL, 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 Y847 TSL registered?

Y847 TSL is a 2001 BMW C1, first registered on 15 August 2001.

Is Y847 TSL safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y847 TSL shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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