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CA61 NVK

2011 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

170,917 mi
Last recorded170,917 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2024
Typical for 2011 BMW 1 Series68,378 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA61 NVK
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2024 170,917 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2023 156,740 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 141,808 miles

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2022 141,808 miles

Emissions not tested breather pipe not fitted to engine (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2021 128,288 miles

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 114,638 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2020 114,638 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Mar 2019 100,136 miles

service light on

Fail 7 Mar 2019 100,136 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

service light on

Pass 6 Mar 2018 86,018 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 72,109 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2016 57,124 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2016 57,116 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 37,522 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 NVK is a 2011 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 NVK, 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 NVK registered?

CA61 NVK is a 2011 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 16 September 2011.

Is CA61 NVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA61 NVK shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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