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CA61 NLU

2011 BMW 1 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

110,458 mi
Last recorded110,458 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 1 Series68,378 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA61 NLU
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 110,458 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2025 106,923 miles

Brake Pad Wear Indicator Light on.

TPMS Light on.

Fail 3 Mar 2025 106,923 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner Sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake Pad Wear Indicator Light on.

TPMS Light on.

Pass 23 Feb 2024 100,894 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 89,979 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 84,914 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 79,753 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 76,753 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2020 76,753 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

both rear tyres worn low

Pass 26 Jan 2019 57,560 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 37,428 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 35,626 miles

Offside Rear Slight brake bind

Rear Both rear Tyre's have worn low on the inner edge

Pass 6 Sep 2016 32,062 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 28,496 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 23,936 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 1 Series?

Based on 985,320 MOT tests across 97,716 vehicles.

82.6%
Pass Rate
6,872
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
97,716
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 11,465
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 4,886
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 4,140
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CA61 NLU is a 2011 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 2011 BMW 1 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 68,378 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 1 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 11,465 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CA61 NLU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 1 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 15 years old, this BMW 1 Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CA61 NLU registered?

CA61 NLU is a 2011 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 30 September 2011.

Is CA61 NLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA61 NLU shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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