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X217 CBL

2000 BMW C1

Blue Petrol 120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

31,653 mi
Last recorded31,653 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2018
Typical for 2000 BMW C115,668 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX217 CBL
MakeBMW
ModelC1
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine120cc
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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2018 31,653 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2018 31,653 miles

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

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Aug 2017 29,502 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Aug 2017 29,471 miles

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Offside Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

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)

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2016 27,568 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 26,546 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2015 26,546 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2014 24,853 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2014 24,853 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2013 23,236 miles

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

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

Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 16 Dec 2013 23,236 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2012 21,610 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2012 19,972 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2012 19,972 miles

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

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2010 18,132 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2010 18,132 miles

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2009 16,477 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 16,477 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2008 15,027 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 13,045 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 10,406 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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X217 CBL is a 2000 BMW C1 in Blue with a 120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

Across all 2000 BMW C1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.7% with a typical mileage of 15,668 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 X217 CBL, 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 26 years old, this BMW C1 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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X217 CBL is a 2000 BMW C1, first registered on 15 September 2000.

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