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Y869 YYX

2001 BMW C1

Silver Petrol 120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

54,795 mi
Last recorded54,795 miles
Recorded on6 May 2022
Typical for 2001 BMW C116,344 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY869 YYX
MakeBMW
ModelC1
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine120cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 May 2022 54,795 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 54,700 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 52,451 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2019 52,451 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 50,069 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 47,382 miles

Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)

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

Fail 6 Jun 2017 47,382 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)

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

Pass 23 May 2016 44,606 miles

Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)

Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2015 42,196 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2014 39,445 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2014 39,445 miles

Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 37,601 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2013 37,601 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)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2012 35,055 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Fail 10 Jun 2012 35,055 miles

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

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 32,593 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 29,617 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 26,049 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 22,700 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 18,852 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2006 15,459 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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Y869 YYX is a 2001 BMW C1 in Silver with a 120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 Y869 YYX, 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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Y869 YYX is a 2001 BMW C1, first registered on 21 June 2001.

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