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Y872 MDY

2001 BMW C1

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

25,765 mi
Last recorded25,765 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW C116,344 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY872 MDY
MakeBMW
ModelC1
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 25,765 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2025 24,473 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2024 23,089 miles

Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2023 21,571 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 27 Jun 2023 21,563 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 20,054 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))

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 18,507 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 16,953 miles

ENG OIL LEAKING

Steering linkage ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 15,145 miles

Front Steering linkage ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2014 14,207 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 12,318 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 10,173 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2011 7,888 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 6,839 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2009 6,565 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 6,437 miles

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2008 6,349 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 6,012 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2006 5,296 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2006 5,296 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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Y872 MDY is a 2001 BMW C1 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 Y872 MDY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y872 MDY registered?

Y872 MDY is a 2001 BMW C1, first registered on 12 June 2001.

Is Y872 MDY safe to buy?

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