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Y851 LJX

2001 BMW C1

Red Petrol 120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2017
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

27,660 mi
Last recorded27,660 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 BMW C116,344 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY851 LJX
MakeBMW
ModelC1
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine120cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2016 27,660 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 26,564 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 22,351 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 22,192 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 21,265 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 21,179 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 18,851 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2010 16,873 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 16,873 miles

Front Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Lower Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Pass 24 Jun 2009 15,252 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 15,158 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2008 13,325 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 10,730 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 8,381 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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Y851 LJX is a 2001 BMW C1 in Red with a 120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 Y851 LJX, 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 Y851 LJX registered?

Y851 LJX is a 2001 BMW C1, first registered on 5 June 2001.

Is Y851 LJX safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y851 LJX shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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