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Y732 CTH

2001 BMW C1

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

41,804 mi
Last recorded41,804 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW C116,344 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY732 CTH
MakeBMW
ModelC1
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc
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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 41,804 miles

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

Front Lower Engine mounting/bracket damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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 30 Jul 2024 41,254 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))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 40,105 miles

Nearside Engine has slight oil leak (misting of engine oil around sensor) left side

Pass 31 May 2022 36,285 miles
Pass 13 May 2021 33,214 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced light rust on underside frame braces (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Jul 2017 33,204 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2016 33,009 miles

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

centre stand actuating pin sheared and cables damaged.

Fail 23 Jun 2016 33,009 miles

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

centre stand actuating pin sheared and cables damaged.

Pass 23 Jun 2015 32,104 miles
Fail 22 May 2014 31,939 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 22 May 2014 31,939 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 30,155 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

engine mounting spacers badly corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2008 28,979 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2008 28,979 miles

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

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

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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Y732 CTH is a 2001 BMW C1 in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 Y732 CTH, 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 Y732 CTH registered?

Y732 CTH is a 2001 BMW C1, first registered on 18 April 2001.

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