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Y895 EJO

2001 BMW C1

Red Petrol 180cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

56,331 mi
Last recorded56,331 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2016
Typical for 2001 BMW C116,344 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY895 EJO
MakeBMW
ModelC1
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine180cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2016 56,331 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2015 54,220 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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

Fail 14 Jan 2015 54,220 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Headlamp switch faulty (1.2.4)

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

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

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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

Fail 9 Dec 2013 52,173 miles

Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (2.1.2a)

Pass 9 Dec 2013 52,173 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 50,665 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2012 50,665 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2011 48,169 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2011 48,169 miles

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

Rear Front mudguard can easily contact the wheel (2.3.7)

Rear Front mudguard insecure (2.3.7)

Rear suspension bush excessively deteriorated (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (2.1.2a)

Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Nov 2010 46,137 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2010 46,136 miles

Front Brake master cylinder fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)

Rear Brake master cylinder fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2009 41,166 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2009 41,166 miles

Headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2008 31,808 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2008 31,808 miles

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

Front suspension assembly component loose (2.3.1)

Handlebar mounting clamp loose (2.1.1a)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Rear Brake locking device insecure (3.2.A1e)

Rear Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2007 23,218 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2006 14,778 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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Y895 EJO is a 2001 BMW C1 in Red with a 180cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 Y895 EJO, 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 Y895 EJO registered?

Y895 EJO is a 2001 BMW C1, first registered on 11 June 2001.

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