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Y949 MPP

2001 BMW C1

Black Petrol 120cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

29,187 mi
Last recorded29,187 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW C116,344 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY949 MPP
MakeBMW
ModelC1
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine120cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 29,187 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 28,985 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 28,970 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 28,746 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 28,674 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 28,612 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 28,484 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 28,444 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2017 28,421 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 28,163 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 27,974 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 27,709 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2013 27,313 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2011 26,374 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2011 26,374 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2010 24,110 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 22,170 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2006 19,069 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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Y949 MPP is a 2001 BMW C1 in Black with a 120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 Y949 MPP, 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 Y949 MPP registered?

Y949 MPP is a 2001 BMW C1, first registered on 25 May 2001.

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