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P8 NCW

2011 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

106,818 mi
Last recorded106,818 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 1 Series68,378 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP8 NCW
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 106,818 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2025 105,547 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn hub rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn hub rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2024 104,159 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread and outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2023 101,001 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Aug 2023 101,000 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 96,229 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn lower hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn lower hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted limiting unbody inspection

Pass 9 Aug 2021 91,646 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn lower rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn lower rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 87,650 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2020 86,818 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 77,207 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 67,453 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 55,930 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 44,914 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rears (4.1.E.1)

front pads getting low

front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 14 Apr 2015 33,003 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 23,028 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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P8 NCW is a 2011 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 P8 NCW, 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.

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What year was P8 NCW registered?

P8 NCW is a 2011 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 20 April 2011.

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