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Bmw C1

Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 1 years from 84 real MOT tests.

Avg Pass Rate

82%

Total Tests

84

Best Year

1997 (82%)

Years Covered

1

About the Bmw C1

The Bmw C1 has been tested 84 times in 2026 MOT data across 1 model years (1997 to 1997), with an average pass rate of 82%. That's close to the national average of 82%. Available as petrol.

Best and Worst Years

The 1997 model is the most reliable with a 82% pass rate from 84 tests. The 1997 model has the lowest at 82%. With just a 0 point spread, the C1 is consistently reliable regardless of year.

Compared to the Bmw brand average of 88%, the C1 is 6 points lower, placing it among the less reliable Bmw models.

Estimated Running Costs

Fuel (Petrol, 4398cc)
£1,592
Road Tax
£760
MOT Test
£55
Predicted Repairs
£350
Total per year£2,757
Per month£230/mo

Based on 7,400 miles/year, current fuel prices, and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.

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How reliable is the Bmw C1?

vs national average+0% (82% avg)
vs Bmw brand average-6% (88% avg)
Best to worst year spread0 percentage points

Bmw C1 by Year

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YearPass RateTestsAvg Mileage
199782%84116,454 mi

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