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Y962 LKU

2001 BMW C1

Silver Petrol 120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

20,936 mi
Last recorded20,936 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2017
Typical for 2001 BMW C116,344 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY962 LKU
MakeBMW
ModelC1
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine120cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2017 20,936 miles

Steering movement slightly rough. (2.2.1a)

Pass 13 May 2016 20,687 miles

Offside mirror glass cracked

Pass 23 Jan 2012 18,649 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 16,986 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2010 16,986 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))

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

Pass 21 May 2009 14,968 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 11,993 miles

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

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

Fail 21 May 2008 11,993 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.3)

Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (3.3.A2b)

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a)

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2007 9,840 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2006 8,443 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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Y962 LKU is a 2001 BMW C1 in Silver with a 120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y962 LKU, 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 Y962 LKU registered?

Y962 LKU is a 2001 BMW C1, first registered on 28 June 2001.

Is Y962 LKU safe to buy?

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